But in the Champions League things like this happen quite often. Even if we look at last season, we saw a surprise in the end because without our expectations we could see Dortmund reach the final even though they ultimately failed in the final. And it is possible that many surprising things will happen again this season where the competition will become fiercer with more clubs joining.
Surprises in the champions league isn't new as it's something that happens almost often although it's on the final stages of the competition that things begin to take sharp and the usual clubs that we know are the biggest begins to win and finally lift the trophy. The last time an underdog won the trophy was when Chelsea won it against a very strong Manchester City. Since then It has always been the best teams that wins it. Dortmund tried last season but Real Madrid were just better than them and with their many years of experience and a very experienced manager, it helped them to lift the torphy, we're going to have more surprises this season but I don't think we'll get new winners.
Surprises are always possible but when I think about Real Madrid so far this season, it looks like Real Madrid will have a tough time making it to the Champions League final. Indeed, I recognize that Real Madrid have a great winning mentality, and that makes Real Madrid always have a chance to go further. Moreover, Real Madrid also has a good squad, so of course Real Madrid will always have a chance, but if in the January transfer window Real Madrid does not bring in other players, then it looks like Real Madrid will get difficulties.
Because it seems, Real Madrid is also still in transition after other key players retired and also about Carvajal's recent injury. Therefore, there will always be difficult obstacles to consistent good results throughout the season. With key players injured and young players still needing time, it will not be easy at least for the team to advance further in the highly competitive Champions League.
I have no doubt that Real Madrid's squad is very strong. Every player in the squad is very talented. However, Madrid's performance was unstable as several key players in the squad suffered injuries at the start of the season. If 4/5 key players in the squad are injured at the same time, the overall performance of the team will naturally slow down a bit. However, due to Ancelotti's excellent match strategy, Real Madrid team has not lost a single match in La Liga this season.
I'd say if Bellingham, Mbappe, Vini and Rodrygo don't suffer injuries, Madrid's performance will be stable. These 4 are the most important players in Madrid's squad at the moment. If the bonding between these four players is strong, Madrid's overall performance will be even stronger.