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.
That Pep Guardiola's team declining already if you ask me, they'll be needing improvements but I'm not sure they'll be spending too much during this transfer window.
Now, what do you expect from such a declining squad? Some players within the club are even tipped to leave before the start of a new season. I double doubt he'll be able to win the Premier League Competition, not to talk about the Champions League Competition. Is it really the last season of Josep Pep Guardiola with Manchester City?
These are all cooked up by you, there's so much unknown ahead of the new season, why not wait and let things unfold by itself. Most likely to win the Champions League Competition would be Real Madrid with all due respect. I don't have any other club that comes to mind right now.