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It is funny that you don't want Man City to win the UCL title although you are the fan of Man City. 
Real Madrid looks strong enough to win UCL title this season, but Man City also has the chance to win it. Man City still has quality squad, they are very capable to defeat any team in UCL. Moreover, the injury players of Man City have recovered, only Haaland who is still injured. So, why you must exclude Man City from the candidate of UCL winner this season?
If we consider the squad depth, Man City also has good squad depth. They also have experienced players and coach. There is no different with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. So I still believe that Man City also still has the chance to be the champion.
but I'm sure you will prefer Man City to be the UCL title holders this season.
I really respect your opinion but believe me, even though I like Man City, I have always liked Real Madrid better and maybe it makes sense for me if I want Madrid to win another title this season even though Man City logically has a more qualified squad but I don't said he had to eliminate Man City from being a candidate to hold the UCL title this season.
It's just that maybe Real Madrid doesn't have a pure striker because they failed to get Mbappe and I'm sure if Mbappe accepts Real Madrid offer there will be more people who say Real Madrid are the UCL title holders this season.
honestly, I admit that since KDB return, Man City looks very beautiful at the moment and when Haaland returns to appear with Man City, his performance will definitely be strong again, but we'll see if we can see Man City and Real Madrid competing in the final.