I agree with the ranking list you have made. I don't know why some people above me are commenting about Barcelona being in fourth place. And I also don't agree with placing Barcelona other than sixth. The list you have made is very precise with what I predicted. Madrid has the biggest opportunity this season if you look at their extraordinary performance. City were initially favorites at the top but injuries to KDB and Haaland left him in second place. I thought about putting Arsenal above Inter Milan but it's not something big because both are at the same level.
Barcelona shouldn't be in the list because they're struggling to fit into the system of balance. Pep Guardiola is my own favorite coach, he's important and makes football enjoyable because he's always on the top followed by Real Madrid. A club's level is determined by the performance exhibited by the club and their players. Manchester City remained first because their key players have returned to training, remember Kelvin De Bruyne is back and have scored and aissts for his team unlike some players that have no contribution to the growth of their club.
Kevin De Bruyne is a very important player for the team and Manchester City are lucky to have him back in training. We can say that it was a generally bad season for Barcelona. Even if we see Guardiola come to Barcelona as a coach, I don't think anything will change because Barcelona is problematic in other aspects. Without improving the financial situation, they do not have much chance for long-term victories.
Starting with Barcelona, I think Barcelona fans should instead be happy that the name of their club appeared on that list that he made. If I were to be the one who compiled the list, Barcelona will in nowhere be in that list. If you check the history of Barcelona since Xavi became their coach, they do not have any good record in the Champions League. Even when they were in a better form to make their mark in the Champions League they did not do, let alone now that they appear to be the shadow of its own. I do not take Barcelona seriously in anything pertaining European competition. They might be outstanding in their local League but not in Europe. This is exactly what Xavi needs to go and study.
Talking about the first spot, giving it to Real Madrid is not wrong prediction and also giving it to Manchester City would also not be wrong because these two clubs are just outstanding. I would have accepted that Real Madrid would be at the top indisputably if KDB had not return for the Manchester City side. The presence of KDB in Manchester City midfield will surely propel Haaland to a greater level of scoring.