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Real Madrid is having a great season, right? It's like they switched on and became a powerhouse. After the win in Naples, they seem to control Group C. Yes, I'm betting on Madrid beating Braga and Union Berlin, but football can deliver curveballs
Their season performance amazes me. They seem to have changed post-Benzema. I agree with your Bellingham assessment. He's so important to the squad, and Ancelotti controls him well. But it's a team game, and the spirit is strong. If this streak continues, who knows how high they'll go?

When it comes to the highest level they can reach in the Champions League I feel confident about them to be one of the biggest candidates for the finale already. Bookmakers are also thinking the same as me that they have put Real Madrid among top 3 title contenders by odds. They are right behind Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
Manchester City are of course the biggest favourite. Especially after winning the title finally last season they are expected to win a back-to-back title by bookmakers.
However I'm not sure yet about which one of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is one step forward to be a finalist together with Manchester City. Huh

Man City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munchen are equal in terms of opportunities, but what about the chances of teams like Barcelona, Inter Milan or Arsenal. Of course, many did not expect Inter to be in last season final with Man City, indeed it was not an ideal final in the sense that it did not bring together previously favorite clubs. I think in terms of history, mentality and squad depth, City, Madrid and Munchen are indeed superior. However, it doesn't really create a gap with what Barcelona and Inter have, for Arsenal I think Arteta squad also deserves to be on this list because it has the attributes needed, Arsenal only lacks one thing, namely the UCL trophy.
Madrid, City and Munchen deserve to be included in the ideal final category this season, but for now we certainly realize that it is still too early to say. The determination to qualify for the last 16 is still ongoing, with four matches remaining. Who knows, the ideal match might happen earlier, in the quarter-finals or semifinals, it's all very possible.

I would say the strongest teams in this year's Champions League are Bayern Munich and Manchester City. However, City's main midfielder is injured. I doubt De Bruyne will be able to play consistently well without him.
I can't find any weakness in Bayern Munich's squad. Their defense, midfield and attack are very strong. They have a squad worthy of winning the Champions League title.
Arsenal, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Barcelona are not weak teams. These teams also have the ability to win the Champions League title. The Champions League is very competitive. It is very difficult to predict which team will be the champions. No one would have guessed that we would see Inter Milan in the final last season. So while Bayern Munich and City are very strong, Madrid, Arsenal, and Barcelona also have the potential to win the title.