The closing of the final international break can only mean one thing: We are officially, undeniably into the home stretch of the 2018-19 season.
The next two months will decide who wins the various domestic leagues and cups you love, as well as both the Champions League and Europa League crowns.
This serves as your essential health check on the continent's top clubs, detailing how they began this period and what their prospects are.
The European Club Rankings is a list of the top teams in order of form and performance at this stage of the season.