Although Real Madrid always has a chance to reach the final, but still, surprise results may occur in certain phases. And in fact, for the match against Atletico later I personally believe Atletico also has a chance to be able to beat Real Madrid. After all, in football basically it can happen, but when it comes to Real Madrid it is difficult, especially when it comes to the Champion League. But even so, Real Madrid is also a soccer team just like any other team, the difference is that Real Madrid has a very big winning mentality, so it will be a real challenge for every team that plays against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Because this is in the Champions League, well, anything can happen that we don't expect at all. Because in every season there is always something unexpected. And although many people hope that Real Madrid can continue to make it to the final again, it's possible that that won't happen this season. And it could be that those who make it to the final match this season are teams that we never expected at all. But if Real Madrid is consistent with their optimal strength then Real Madrid will indeed have a greater chance of reaching the final. It's just that the road that Real Madrid will go through will not be easy at all. Because if Real Madrid manages to win against Atletico Madrid then in the next phase Real Madrid will have the opportunity to face Arsenal or PSV, then if Real Madrid manages to win and advance to the next round then a more difficult opponent will likely be waiting, namely it could be Liverpool. So I still see there will be a big surprise this season. And I even see that Real Madrid will meet Liverpool earlier before the final, namely in the semi-finals. if both teams make it past the round of 16 and the quarter-finals.
Even though Real Madrid has a winning mentality, it is true that anything can happen in the next match and of course in the next match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, it will certainly not be an easy matter to win for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, but of course one of them will definitely be eliminated. But to be honest, in that match, sometimes I was confused about who to favor when betting because their strengths were almost equal, but personally, I think I would favor Real Madrid when betting on the 1st leg.
In fact, I also think so, if for example Real Madrid wins and advances to the next stage, they will definitely meet a stronger team and indeed, if for example Real Madrid meets Liverpool, as you said, of course it will not be an easy matter for Real Madrid. However, of course, with the winning mentality that Real Madrid players have, it certainly does not rule out the possibility that Real Madrid will win against Liverpool if only Liverpool manages to qualify for the next stage and meet Real Madrid if Real Madrid progresses to the next stage.
Yes, it is true that it could happen that the team that will win the UCL is a team that is not expected because the current strength of the clubs in the top 16 are all good teams and of course we will see what happens later and of course at this time, if for example Real Madrid does not become champion, in my opinion this is very unfortunate because there are so many star players in it and Mbappe, who played for PSG last season, is now playing for Real Madrid and of course it would be a great shame if Real Madrid did not become champion.