Last season both teams had almost the same level. This season Real Madrid is a stronger team and is one level above City. Real Madrid managed to get Mbappe and this is a big achievement for them because it means they will have a pure striker next season. This is a challenge for Pep to be able to match Real Madrid in the UCL. To be honest, Haaland is a very good striker but unfortunately KDB's injury means Haaland does not get the maximum ball supply. It looks like City needs to look for a playmaker like Kevin De Bruyne this season. Madrid also lost Kroos who chose to retire but it looks like they still have Camavinga or Arda Guler who can replace him.
Apart from several players who were injured and came and retired in these two teams, in fact I still see that the level between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League next season is the same, the only difference between the two is the mentality of winning again in the League. Champion next season. Because Real Madrid will be too difficult to beat if they reach the final in the Champions League, so any team must think about how to get rid of Real Madrid early before the team reaches the final.