If, say, the CL semi-finals were sometime in the future between Liverpool, Spurs, Benfica and Hertha, then would it finally not be interesting? Just because it was boring last year and the year before, does not mean it is 100% boring THIS year, and maybe next year things will change more.

Things are always changing! Benfica is still in it, for instance! Some 'different' teams are in it! I rest my case. :)