Real Madrid had some failures as well. They tied their home game against Rayo Vallecano, they also tied their game against a weak Sevilla team that couldn't win a game in ages and they lost the game against Atletico Madrid, which is not a big deal but still. Manchester City is one game behind Real Madrid if you compare the domestic leagues and if they win it they are about equal with Real Madrid. It is just 1 point. But in regards to Manchester City I think I understand what you mean. They are not the same as last season, but still very good and more importantly, good enough to beat any other team in the Champions League. But yes Bayern could be an interesting team for the final besides some others of course.
Last season when Man City won the Champions League it looked so strong and solid, Pep Guardiola's team was very difficult to beat in any competition last season. But this season they don't look as strong as last season and we can see some of the defeats they faced in the Premier League against clubs that were far below them. This is something to consider when looking at their condition in the domestic league, although we will not try to make predictions solely relying on the quality of their play in the English league.
I still see the opportunity for Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich and AC Milan as strong candidates as teams that will qualify for the semifinals and I want to see Real Madrid who will face Bayern Munich in the final. Hopefully these four teams will not meet each other in the knock-out so that the semifinals and finals will be more competitive and exciting. What do you think about the predicted odds, is there a possibility that Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the final?