There are 36 teams competing in the 2024/2025 UCL but the thread is packed with only discussions about Real Madrid and what could be Mbappe's first UCL title. I know that Real Madrid are the kings of UCL for years now but it's worth noting that on those recent years they won the UCL, they came very close to losing it. The final against Liverpool, the comebacks against City, Chelsea and most recently, defeating City and Dortmund to win it the just concluded season.
My point is, there is still a very big chance that Madrid would not win the 2024/2025 UCL. It's a long shot even though Madrid has the dream team.
You should not go into conclusion when you know that football is not magic but by the strength of the club which includes that of the players and coach. Real Madrid is still seen as the favorite because they just won it, and they have Mbappe in their club now. When there was no Mbappe, they still won it, and I have not seen any club that will be able to challenge them next season.
If you say Real Madrid odds of winning UCL next season is small, tell me the club that you think is strong and capable enough to win Real Madrid next season of they clash in UCL. After all, this was what some person was saying when City won last two seasons.
Aha. I didn't say Madrid's odds are small. I'm only say every other team has a fair chance and this is football. When we get big upsets for Madrid in the coming UCL, I'll be here. I have nothing about the team but everyone here is hell bent on them winning. It was similar to when we had Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in PSG. Everyone was super sure that's the year PSG would win it. They didn't. Madrid has a good chance but there are more than 5 teams that can give them a run for their money. I can assure you of that.