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Manchester City looks strong because they're not only won the match, but they're able to humiliate the opponents too. But don't underestimate both Real Madrid and Inter Milan, they're only lose one match in their own respective domestic league, while Manchester City lose three times.
Statistic says Real Madrid will win, strength says Manchester City will win, but my heart says Inter Milan will win.
There is no doubt about Manchester City strength, last season's statistics in the Champions League have left Real Madrid with deep wounds after being humiliated in the semifinals. This season Manchester City is still one of the favorite teams, their strength is still very perfect even though they have faltered in several EPL matches.
It's too early to predict which team will win the race for the UCL trophy, Real Madrid still has a chance, Inter Milan is also in their best condition. Anything can still happen because there are still many matches to be played, these teams are also fighting to win trophies in their respective leagues. The injury factor of several key players could change everything, the coach is very afraid if a key player gets injured because it would make the team's performance a little shaky.
Manchester City did look very strong last season where they were able to humiliate Real Madrid in the semifinals with an extraordinary score and Manchester City's defense was also very strong so that Real Madrid had difficulty breaking through Manchester City's defense. But this season everything has changed indeed Manchester City still has the same players but the strength is different because maintaining strength is not an easy thing. Kevin De Bruyne is very careful at the moment because the injury he experienced is afraid of repeating, likewise Erling Haaland doesn't want to get injured again, so Manchester City's overall performance is different from last season, they even have a little difficulty in being there at the top of the Premier League standings because the competition is quite tight, although it does not rule out the possibility that Manchester City still has this opportunity.
Yes, you are right, it is too early to predict now because clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan still have to fight to advance to the next round and we also don't know who will advance to the semi-finals. Then surprises can still happen because we haven't entered the quarter-finals yet and there are still big question marks, you said that Manchester City is still one of the favorite clubs but for me Real Madrid is the favorite club to win the Champions League this season because their performance is much stronger than last season.