I don't see them being able to resist Real Madrid in their upcoming game. I think the same about the second leg as well by the way. Real Madrid can just beat them in both legs and send them home. Maybe Real Madrid aren't consistent in the La Liga but they are the opposite in the Champions League. They wouldn't miss the chance to eliminate this weak Chelsea here for sure.
You should have felt the same way about Chelsea that you did about Real Madrid. Chelsea, like Real Madrid, are struggling in their respective domestic leagues, though Real Madrid's success rate is higher than Chelsea's. You should have put them in the same shoes and given them the same perspective on the Champions League based on their individual performances in their domestic league. If they aren't doing well in their respective leagues, there should be a strong competition between them in the Champions League, rather than concluding one team being superior over the other.
The UCL this season is tough, I must admit. I certainly cannot deny the fact that the teams almost have equal chances of winning it. However, I would still go with the defending champions, Real Madrid.
Though, odds may not be in their favour, I just have a hunch that they would come out victorious. They may not be very consistent in their League games but they are very experienced when it comes to Champions League football. I don't see any team stopping them this time.
They've been consistent in their Champions League games, but I still believe that winning back-to-back titles this season will be difficult, as it was under Zinedine Zidane. Times have changed, and I don't think the current Coach will have the same impact and success that Zidane did for them. For the time being, I'm taking a neutral stance on who will win the Champions League this season.