I just don't find the appeal to Champions League football unless I really thought I had a chance to win it. Staying in Juventes is a long shot for them to get to the final in my opinion, and Madrid would have to win it back to back and I cant remember the last time that has happened.
So unless you are winning it, you are just putting extra wear and tear on your body, with an off season that has the Olympics, Euros and the Copa...????
If I were a player, I might indulge in the more relaxing schedule as opposed to the busy schedule...
just my two cents!