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.
Now a new record is been set for Madrid and Manchester City and the fact that both clubs are good they might still be the one fighting for the UCL I don’t see any other club that can challenge this two clubs. The other clubs will just participate and they won’t win because of the level that Madrid and Manchester City are on currently. The same thing they deed last season their won’t be any different, and it is now looking as if we are taking turns, when it comes to winning the ucl, their will be a lot of difference. I don’t believe in luck when it comes to football because if you look at everything always depends on how well the team performs. So hard work is the thing not luck if any club should rely on luck they won’t go far.
Next season will favor Real Madrid more only if City can stop them but I doubt this can happen because scoring goals would not be a problem for Real Madrid anymore now that they got Mbappe as their number 9 striker, he will be scoring very easy because he will have all the assist he needs.
Why did you say it will favor Madrid true that for now Madrid and Manchester City are satisfactory and have strong chances of winning the champions. I know Madrid have good chances but at the same time Manchester city also have eyes on the ucl, if Madrid want to win they still have use to battle with before they win that trophy. Their is a lot of work to be done.