I basically predicted 90% of the draw before it was chosen... so many restrictions make it really easy to predict and doesn't leave many options. The groups look so similar to last year.
Predictions:
GROUP A
Atlético
Juventus
Olympiacos
Malmö
easy group, easy to predict, if Juventus fail this year I don't know what to say
GROUP B
Real Madrid
Liverpool
Basel
Ludogorets
another easy group really...
GROUP C
Leverkusen
Monaco
Benfica
Zenit
Benfica have lost many players and looks pretty weak this year, not counting on them to do much. Monaco have started the season poorly and have lost their best player, while Leverkusen looks really strong and Zenit usually performs well on the group stage. Shouldn't be easy for any team but to be honest this group doesn't look all that even.
GROUP D
Dortmund
Arsenal
Galatasaray
Anderlecht
Anderlecht is weak, and Galatasaray is worse than last year. Arsenal and Dortmund should advance easily, only question is who will top the group, and while Dortmund looks the favorite, it isn't that clear.
GROUP E
Bayern
Man. City
Roma
CSKA Moskva
I actually see Roma advancing, but instead of who? To say that Bayern will be eliminated at this stage is laughable, and despite City's struggles in the Champions League, they've started the season well and have looked extremely strong since 2014 started. If Benatia hadn't left and Strootman wasn't injured, I would predict Roma to advance instead of City, but as things stand, they look a step behind right now. Still, this should be a tight group and if Strootman and Manolas get in form early enough, they can advance.
GROUP F
Barcelona
PSG
Ajax
APOEL
Easy group for Barcelona and PSG. Ajax isn't really a strong side and I don't even see them getting the 3rd position easily, APOEL has a chance to qualify for Europa League.
GROUP G
Chelsea
Schalke
Sporting
Maribor
Sporting is a decent side but Schalke looks stronger, both can advance though. Chelsea should top the group easily.
GROUP H
Porto
Athletic
BATE
Shakhtar Donetsk
Second most interesting group after E, there are 3 good teams here and they look even. Athletic is in very good form and I think they'll advance, Porto looks strong this year and as long as Jackson Martinez doesn't leave (he finally isn't right?) they should advance as well.