I can't wait for the UCL Round of 16....

[Aquavit]

There's some really interesting matchups this year. PSG vs. Chelski is going to be the most interesting, I think. My picks to advance are:

PSG vs. Chelski -- Chelski, but it's going to be very close. For PSG's sake, I hope it doesn't go down to penalties because Drogba could break lots of hearts again if it does.

Man City vs. Barca -- Barca, unless Aguero gets healthy and back on form for City. If Aguero is back by then, it'll probably still be Barca going through but I expect it'll be closer.

Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid -- I want Leverkusen to go through, but I think last year's runners up will win this round.

Juventus vs. Dortmund -- This is a difficult one to call given Dortmund's Dr. Kloppo and Mr. Hyde season thus far. I desperately want to see Dortmund vs. Bayern in the Berlin final, but I suspect Juventus will heartlessly crush all my hopes and dreams here.

Schalke vs. Real Madrid -- Schalke were mesmerized by Cristiano Ronaldo's hair last year. This year, I expect Toni Kroos' mind-boggling decision to wear white instead of red this season to be the reason Schalke exit the tournament.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich -- Bayern have been good this year, but they could have easily lost two of their group stage matches. Still, I think they'll advance through this pairing.

Arsenal vs. Monaco -- With apologies to Graham Linehan, the thing about Arsenal is that they always try to walk it in. I think they'll beat Monaco, though.

Basel vs. Porto -- This is a tough one for me to guess on, because I don't know either team that well. I don't really know why, but I think Basel will go through.

Those are my picks, anyway. Who do you think will advance this year?

[Ron Obvious]

1. Let's see...

PSG vs. Chelski -- Flat track bully Zlatan once again nowhere to be seen as Mourinho-led Chelski grind out a comfortable 3-1 win over two legs.

Man City vs. Barca -- I'm going to go out on a limb and say that City are going to win this one. I don't follow La Liga much, is the partnership between Neymar, Messi and Suarez really working? Great players, but better or less than the sum of their parts? I could see, say, Suarez and Neymar trying to do it all alone and Messi losing interest. Just a hunch.

Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid -- Too close to call for me, but let's say Atletico.

Juventus vs. Dortmund -- Probably Juventus.

Schalke vs. Real Madrid -- Real. I just don't see much of a chance for Schalke.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich -- Bayern are just too good.

Arsenal vs. Monaco -- The best draw Arsenal could have got, probably. Arsenal.

Basel vs. Porto -- Close, but I really liked Basel this year and last. I'm going with them.

[Metatron]

2. My picks

Chelsea
Manchester City - If Barca win, I think it will be in spite of Enrique's managing. I wonder if he will be back next year.
Atleti
Juventus v. Dortmund - I don't know. I hope Dortmund win, and they have the quality to do so, but if they don't get their domestic situation under control by February then a lack of confidence could really hurt them.
Real Madrid
Bayern
Arsenal v Monaco - Arsenal should win but who knows what the hell is up with that team. Maybe some January signings will help.
Porto

I think the final four teams in the competition will be Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern and Atletico Madrid.