Currently it is only Manchester City and Real Madrid that is the strongest in UCL, and it is only Manchester city that is Real Madrid rival. Any club that is in its best form has the chance of winning UCL that season. This was what happened when Chelsea won UCL. However, luck is also part of succuss because if you are not lucky, you will not be able to overcome tough clubs like Real Madrid.
I hope for next season they meet in the final because indeed seeing from the course of the Champions League in the last few seasons Madrid and Manchester City always meet in the quarter-finals or semi-finals and one of them can win then indirectly they will become champions.
It was proven when Madrid won 2 times against Manchester City this season and in the last 2 seasons Madrid automatically won the Champions League and likewise before that where Madrid was destroyed by Manchester City at Etihad Stadium made Manchester City in the final and won.
Hopefully this season they meet again in the Champions League especially for now we already know that Mbappe is in Madrid and Haaland in Manchester City which will definitely add a spice to the competition later.
Although it does not deny that we also have to pay attention to other clubs, but still Manchester City and Madrid will always be an attraction in the end.