Given the current state of the team, anyone who doesn’t know Real Madrid so much could easily speculate such. Maybe we have a new generation of players on the team, competing amongst themselves rather than playing like a United team but, they often get the job done when it comes to the UCL. Real Madrid sure do give it there all and you can expect that in every UCL game. I was greatly surprised how they came from 2 goals behind to beat Dortmund 4:2. Only Real Madrid could be said to be capable of such. Even with a minute on the clock, Real Madrid could do the unbelievable just to qualify. I wouldn’t underestimate them in the UCL. For the Laliga, it’s a different story.
Exactly, I still see Real Madrid as the strongest team in Champions League. They might be not smooth in qualification, but I believe they will qualify for playoff and then they will slowly improve to become a champion.
Unfortunately Real Madrid need to face two strong teams which are Liverpool and Atalanta, don't be surprised if Real Madrid will not win in that two match.
Never underestimate Real Madrid except their journey have been stopped.