Has it been like two months since domestic teams last played around Europe, or has it only felt like that?
Thankfully, that is the last international break until March, and we can get back to the football that matters.
Friday, two UEFA Champions League sides will play ahead of crucial contests next week: one in Germany, and one in Belgium.
Bayern Munich will visit relegation threatened Augsburg, while Club Brugge will go to face high-flying KV Mechelen.
Both favorites may have one eye on next week, but they also need to take care of business today.
Both should do just that.
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GERMANY BUNDESLIGA
Augsburg (+1400) v Bayern Munich (-590), draw (+650), 2:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN+)
BELGIUM JUPILER LEAGUE
KV Mechelen (+330) v Club Brugge (-125), draw (+290), 2:45 p.m. EDT
THE PICKS:
Bayern Munich -2 AH (-122)
Bayern Munich -1 AH first half
Brugge ML (-125)