But if we consider each club's squad and their overall performance next season, City and Madrid naturally have to be considered hot favorites for the Champions League title. Because the performance of these two teams is stable and the squad is also very strong. However, Inter Milan, Munich, Arsenal or Barcelona also have the chance to perform well.
There are still shortcomings that Guardiola must improve next season, I think their defense line is still not that strong, they need to recruit new players who can guard the back line at Manchester City so that it is much stronger next season, another thing is also Manchester City's front line Don't rely too much on Haaland there, they need players on the front lines who are truly productive and can be goal machines, the competition between the two will definitely be very tight, which is why Guardiola will avenge his failure in the UCL last season. Mbappe's joining will also make things difficult for Manchester City next season unless they also make changes to their main squad.
Gaurdiola will be able to revenge their last season defeat by Real Madrid, because it will be impossible for that to happen. Next season is the last season of Gaurdiola in Manchester City and it is not possible for City to win the champios league next season because Real Madrid is still super hot with the addition of Mbappe the team will be fire.
Pep will try his best to make the competition interesting but the king will remain being king. Next season will be a tough one in UCL and apart from Real Madrid we might see surprises from small clubs that we don't expect. This is why I don't think that City will reach the finals.