I don't see Real Madrid as the certain favourite for now either. Apart from that it is still too early to make this kind of predictions. I mean we don't know how strong Real Madrid are going to play this time and whether Barcelona will keep up the good work also. It is seen that Barcelona have improved themselves very much of course. Except these teams I don't expect Atletico Madrid or another different team to become the champions. I just don't feel like it will happen. We would see a race between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Barcelona can do it this time, Real Madrid are having young and vibrant player's well groomed and with Carlos Ancellotti continuation, there will be an organization of the player's but can they win it again like last season we shall see as we await the start of the new season. Xavi has plans already with Lewandoski a long time ago, not disturbed by thier squad but they should fix the defense properly as that will be the issue. Else they have the right players in the club to win everything.