UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season

[Daniel91]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Talking about Real Madrid, it can't be separated from the figure of their striker named Karim Benzema,
when he is fit and able to play I don't think Real Madrid will have too much of a problem but it will be different when Benzema is injured and Real Madrid don't have a suitable replacement.
We'll see if Benzema gets injured then Real Madrid will really have a hard time scoring goals

Real Madrid won last season,but this season might be difficult for them to retain the UEFA Champions league tittle because most of the teams in the different leagues have bought players from the transfer market,knowing fully well that the season will be more competitive than before,but Real madrid have not done anything at all,they have not made a marquee signing that will boost the morals of the team,although they've not sold any key player that will affect them.But they still need to sign players to be able to compete with Barca,Bayern,Mancity,Liverpool,Totthenham,Chelsea,and PSG.

I think that Real is not any weaker than it was last season and they are again favorites in all competitions.
I would even say that they are stronger than last season because all the key players from last season have remained, and some other very high-quality footballers like Rudiger or Tchouameni have joined.
I wouldn't say that Real have any problems with team morale, desire to succeed or anything else. 
They have a history of success, they know how to get results and obviously in recent years they have that famous x-factor needed to win in the end, which other teams still don't have, like PSG or Manchester City, even though they spend a lot more money on players.

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[shogun47]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Talking about Real Madrid, it can't be separated from the figure of their striker named Karim Benzema,
when he is fit and able to play I don't think Real Madrid will have too much of a problem but it will be different when Benzema is injured and Real Madrid don't have a suitable replacement.
We'll see if Benzema gets injured then Real Madrid will really have a hard time scoring goals

Real Madrid won last season,but this season might be difficult for them to retain the UEFA Champions league tittle because most of the teams in the different leagues have bought players from the transfer market,knowing fully well that the season will be more competitive than before,but Real madrid have not done anything at all,they have not made a marquee signing that will boost the morals of the team,although they've not sold any key player that will affect them.But they still need to sign players to be able to compete with Barca,Bayern,Mancity,Liverpool,Totthenham,Chelsea,and PSG.

I think that Real is not any weaker than it was last season and they are again favorites in all competitions.
I would even say that they are stronger than last season because all the key players from last season have remained, and some other very high-quality footballers like Rudiger or Tchouameni have joined.
I wouldn't say that Real have any problems with team morale, desire to succeed or anything else. 
They have a history of success, they know how to get results and obviously in recent years they have that famous x-factor needed to win in the end, which other teams still don't have, like PSG or Manchester City, even though they spend a lot more money on players.

Favorites in all competitions? In Spain I don't know right now, it seems like Real Madrid might have the best team but first we would have to see how things develop for Barcelona.

In the Champions League, however, I totally disagree. How can you say that Real Madrid is better than Manchester City? Did you forget how Real Madrid won their last CL trophy? The game against PSG and City? That won't happen again. They turned these games around with a lot of luck. Against PSG Donnaruma ruined it. If he doesn't make the mistake PSG is going to beat Real Madrid relatively easily.

The header against Manchester City in the final minutes was even deflected from another player, then fell onto the head of the Real player and from there took the perfect curve and landed in the back of the net. I am sure this isn't going to repeat that way. In both matchups against PSG and Man City, Real Madrid was clearly the weaker team.

I think that this year you got to beat Manchester City in order to win the trophy. They will be on fire.

[Oluwa-btc]

How come you call those winnings against Paris Saint Germany, Chelsea and Manchester City Luck ? So much hatred for that club mate, you better put some respect to them name's.
The game against Chelsea was clearly for Chelsea to win but they did fumbled the game with Thomas Tuchel having decisions all gone wrong.

I'll argue less, bit you better know that, all of those wins are worth it. Real Madrid deserves to be called Champions of Europe last Champions League. No offense. ( Not a Madrid Fan, just loves good football )

[monineklutak]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Yeah real madrid win the game so easy. I have no doubt if read madrid became the most potential candidate to win champion league. that's why benzema far better compared with lewandowski. Lewandowski was good but so many times he was failed to get champion league with munchen. real was showing if its team has become the greatest team in the world. I just curious how many trophies that will be achieved by real for this season. Benzema already returned as an attacked in real madrid with full power.

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

[Daniel91]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Talking about Real Madrid, it can't be separated from the figure of their striker named Karim Benzema,
when he is fit and able to play I don't think Real Madrid will have too much of a problem but it will be different when Benzema is injured and Real Madrid don't have a suitable replacement.
We'll see if Benzema gets injured then Real Madrid will really have a hard time scoring goals

Real Madrid won last season,but this season might be difficult for them to retain the UEFA Champions league tittle because most of the teams in the different leagues have bought players from the transfer market,knowing fully well that the season will be more competitive than before,but Real madrid have not done anything at all,they have not made a marquee signing that will boost the morals of the team,although they've not sold any key player that will affect them.But they still need to sign players to be able to compete with Barca,Bayern,Mancity,Liverpool,Totthenham,Chelsea,and PSG.

I think that Real is not any weaker than it was last season and they are again favorites in all competitions.
I would even say that they are stronger than last season because all the key players from last season have remained, and some other very high-quality footballers like Rudiger or Tchouameni have joined.
I wouldn't say that Real have any problems with team morale, desire to succeed or anything else. 
They have a history of success, they know how to get results and obviously in recent years they have that famous x-factor needed to win in the end, which other teams still don't have, like PSG or Manchester City, even though they spend a lot more money on players.

Favorites in all competitions? In Spain I don't know right now, it seems like Real Madrid might have the best team but first we would have to see how things develop for Barcelona.

In the Champions League, however, I totally disagree. How can you say that Real Madrid is better than Manchester City? Did you forget how Real Madrid won their last CL trophy? The game against PSG and City? That won't happen again. They turned these games around with a lot of luck. Against PSG Donnaruma ruined it. If he doesn't make the mistake PSG is going to beat Real Madrid relatively easily.

The header against Manchester City in the final minutes was even deflected from another player, then fell onto the head of the Real player and from there took the perfect curve and landed in the back of the net. I am sure this isn't going to repeat that way. In both matchups against PSG and Man City, Real Madrid was clearly the weaker team.

I think that this year you got to beat Manchester City in order to win the trophy. They will be on fire.

Manchester City may have better players but that doesn't mean they have a better team.
Real has something that Manchester City and PSG doesn't have, which is the habit of winning, enormous self-confidence and faith and determination until the last moment of the match.
PSG and Manchester City players are under huge pressure every season to win the Champions League and every season the pressure only increases, and under such huge pressure mistakes also happen, like in the matches against Real.
Real players handle pressure much better and it shows in all their key games in the Champions League, not just last season.
It is pointless to consider all their victories solely as luck. Luck can offer you an opportunity, but it depends only on your quality whether you will know how to use it.

[swogerino]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Yeah real madrid win the game so easy. I have no doubt if read madrid became the most potential candidate to win champion league. that's why benzema far better compared with lewandowski. Lewandowski was good but so many times he was failed to get champion league with munchen. real was showing if its team has become the greatest team in the world. I just curious how many trophies that will be achieved by real for this season. Benzema already returned as an attacked in real madrid with full power.

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

I think that we have to see how will Lewandowski perform at Barcelona during the first couple of games of La Liga,up until now he has been at Bayern Munchen where scoring goals is much easier than in Real Madrid where many other stars are playing with Benzema.On this comparison I think that Benzema is better and I think he would have at least scored the same number of goals as Lewandowski if he were to play for Bayern Munchen.It is Lewandowski who needs to prove himself more than is Benzema and Benzema has already a couple of Champions League trophies won,this no matter that is a team trophy says a lot also about the players at that team who made it possible.

[shogun47]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Talking about Real Madrid, it can't be separated from the figure of their striker named Karim Benzema,
when he is fit and able to play I don't think Real Madrid will have too much of a problem but it will be different when Benzema is injured and Real Madrid don't have a suitable replacement.
We'll see if Benzema gets injured then Real Madrid will really have a hard time scoring goals

Real Madrid won last season,but this season might be difficult for them to retain the UEFA Champions league tittle because most of the teams in the different leagues have bought players from the transfer market,knowing fully well that the season will be more competitive than before,but Real madrid have not done anything at all,they have not made a marquee signing that will boost the morals of the team,although they've not sold any key player that will affect them.But they still need to sign players to be able to compete with Barca,Bayern,Mancity,Liverpool,Totthenham,Chelsea,and PSG.

I think that Real is not any weaker than it was last season and they are again favorites in all competitions.
I would even say that they are stronger than last season because all the key players from last season have remained, and some other very high-quality footballers like Rudiger or Tchouameni have joined.
I wouldn't say that Real have any problems with team morale, desire to succeed or anything else. 
They have a history of success, they know how to get results and obviously in recent years they have that famous x-factor needed to win in the end, which other teams still don't have, like PSG or Manchester City, even though they spend a lot more money on players.

Favorites in all competitions? In Spain I don't know right now, it seems like Real Madrid might have the best team but first we would have to see how things develop for Barcelona.

In the Champions League, however, I totally disagree. How can you say that Real Madrid is better than Manchester City? Did you forget how Real Madrid won their last CL trophy? The game against PSG and City? That won't happen again. They turned these games around with a lot of luck. Against PSG Donnaruma ruined it. If he doesn't make the mistake PSG is going to beat Real Madrid relatively easily.

The header against Manchester City in the final minutes was even deflected from another player, then fell onto the head of the Real player and from there took the perfect curve and landed in the back of the net. I am sure this isn't going to repeat that way. In both matchups against PSG and Man City, Real Madrid was clearly the weaker team.

I think that this year you got to beat Manchester City in order to win the trophy. They will be on fire.

Manchester City may have better players but that doesn't mean they have a better team.
Real has something that Manchester City and PSG doesn't have, which is the habit of winning, enormous self-confidence and faith and determination until the last moment of the match.
PSG and Manchester City players are under huge pressure every season to win the Champions League and every season the pressure only increases, and under such huge pressure mistakes also happen, like in the matches against Real.
Real players handle pressure much better and it shows in all their key games in the Champions League, not just last season.
It is pointless to consider all their victories solely as luck. Luck can offer you an opportunity, but it depends only on your quality whether you will know how to use it.

Real Madrid won that last Champions League title with a lot of luck. I could almost guarantee that such a situation won't happen twice in two succinct years, it just won't.

This is not to say that Real is a weak team, but they had exactly the luck they needed in order to beat PSG and Manchester City. Especially the header against City, a lot of people forget that the header was actually deflected before while the offender already was in the air. Things just worked out. Without that deflection the goal would probably not have happened.

Sure Real Madrid can win it again this year, of course they can. Any team can. Fc Porto once won it. But I would still stick to my word that this year Manchester City is probably the strongest team one has to beat in order to win the trophy. That does by no means mean it is not possible.

[Pulsar77]

There is only one Turkish team left in the Champions League now after Fenerbahce were eliminated by Dynamo Kyiv. Trabzonspor are the remaining team and they have their first leg game against FC Copenhagen in two days. Trabzonspor's disadvantageous side here is that they aren't a very experienced team in this tournament unlike their opponent. But I still believe Trabzonspor are a more qualified team now. I hope they can get at least a draw here to finish this easier in Turkey.

[Issa56]

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

I think one of the hot names in champions league this season should be Bayern Munich and Manchester city,not only do they have the quality and experience but they have reinforced also.The likes of mane and haaland I think will also have a say.

[BitcoinAccepted]

Real Madrid just have to be one of the favorites again to win the title? There is no other team that has had as much success in the CL in recent years as Real Madrid. And they won last season even without Ronaldo. They have been very lucky in certain matches, but I think that as a good team you can also force luck. then it cannot be a coincidence. It would be too much to say that they are now the top favourite, which is still Manchester City. Although I think Bayern Munich is at least as good on a good day. By the way, the best match I've ever seen in the CL was the Man City - Bayern Munich match, memorized around 2015. They were really great, rarely has a team played as well as then.

[swogerino]

There is only one Turkish team left in the Champions League now after Fenerbahce were eliminated by Dynamo Kyiv. Trabzonspor are the remaining team and they have their first leg game against FC Copenhagen in two days. Trabzonspor's disadvantageous side here is that they aren't a very experienced team in this tournament unlike their opponent. But I still believe Trabzonspor are a more qualified team now. I hope they can get at least a draw here to finish this easier in Turkey.

Trabzonspor should be able to qualify against Copenhagen most likely.The problem is that as you say they lack experience while Copenhagen FC have been a couple of times up to the group stages of Champions League so in this regard they are somewhat more experienced.In order to qualify Trabzonspor needs to have clinical precision at trying to score a goal early or get a draw or as the worst possible case scenario to just lose by one goal disadvantage.If they manage to get either of such results it will probably be somewhat more easy in the return leg in front of their home stadium.They need to not get euphoric like Konyaspor did and lost a shameful game against Vaduz last week.

[Xxmodded]

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

Real Madrid is the only one club success get UEFA Champion League trophy back to back, still not have other team success broken history made by Real Madrid, I think UEFA Champion League season 2022/2023 give vote and candidate become the winner for Real Madrid is not wrong, but another team have made many good progress with new transfer player like Barcelona and Manchester City. I think except with Real Madrid wrong give second list candidate to get Champion League trophy for this season is Manchester City and Liverpool.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Real Madrid just have to be one of the favorites again to win the title? There is no other team that has had as much success in the CL in recent years as Real Madrid. And they won last season even without Ronaldo. They have been very lucky in certain matches, but I think that as a good team you can also force luck.

Did they force the luck or the other team lacked experience, Manchester city had their game won already but pep "been pep" thought he could pull off a formation that the media will praise him for been a genius but it backfired. Chelsea mistake was allowing so much away goals in the first leg as they completely dominated the second leg but lost the game in the first leg. Real Madrid were just lucky as last season I don't think they were favorite.

Infact it still surprises many football lovers how Real Madrid were able to pull off the amount of comebacks and defeated three premier league best clubs to lift the trophy. This season they won't be lifting that trophy, benzene isn't Ronaldo to lead them to such glory. If Messi and Neymar continue their form, I think PSG might have a shot at the title and Chelsea as well if we sort out our striker problem.

[Razmirraz]

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

Real Madrid is the only one club success get UEFA Champion League trophy back to back, still not have other team success broken history made by Real Madrid, I think UEFA Champion League season 2022/2023 give vote and candidate become the winner for Real Madrid is not wrong, but another team have made many good progress with new transfer player like Barcelona and Manchester City. I think except with Real Madrid wrong give second list candidate to get Champion League trophy for this season is Manchester City and Liverpool.

It is difficult for any team to break Real Madrid record as UCL champions in a row. Before Real Madrid reached a new record as the first club to win the UCL trophy in a row, the record was considered a myth that will never be solved, but Real Madrid were able to do it.
Voting for Real Madrid as a champion candidate in the 2022/2023 season is not wrong, because Real Madrid came to the UCL this season with the status of Defending champions. But I dare not say that Real Madrid will be victorious in the UCL again this season, because in the 2022/2023 season another big team has strengthened their squad to compete to be the number one team in the UCL this season.

[tomos81]

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

Real Madrid is the only one club success get UEFA Champion League trophy back to back, still not have other team success broken history made by Real Madrid, I think UEFA Champion League season 2022/2023 give vote and candidate become the winner for Real Madrid is not wrong, but another team have made many good progress with new transfer player like Barcelona and Manchester City. I think except with Real Madrid wrong give second list candidate to get Champion League trophy for this season is Manchester City and Liverpool.

It is difficult for any team to break Real Madrid record as UCL champions in a row. Before Real Madrid reached a new record as the first club to win the UCL trophy in a row, the record was considered a myth that will never be solved, but Real Madrid were able to do it.
Voting for Real Madrid as a champion candidate in the 2022/2023 season is not wrong, because Real Madrid came to the UCL this season with the status of Defending champions. But I dare not say that Real Madrid will be victorious in the UCL again this season, because in the 2022/2023 season another big team has strengthened their squad to compete to be the number one team in the UCL this season.

I think the main contenders to win the Champions League trophy this season are PSG, Manchester City and Real Madrid. If we take a good look at PSG's current game then we can easily understand how much form PSC is currently in. Messi and Neymar already have chemistry. We all know how terrifying the attacking duo of Neymar and Messi can be for opposing defenders. If Messi and Neymar can keep up their form then PSG can definitely win the next Champions League trophy.

[sana54210]

I think the main contenders to win the Champions League trophy this season are PSG, Manchester City and Real Madrid. If we take a good look at PSG's current game then we can easily understand how much form PSC is currently in. Messi and Neymar already have chemistry. We all know how terrifying the attacking duo of Neymar and Messi can be for opposing defenders. If Messi and Neymar can keep up their form then PSG can definitely win the next Champions League trophy.

You never really know what's going to happen with teams, it's always a bit shocking in UCL. Same Real Madrid that lost to Sheriff, a team worth like 10 million or even less, ended up getting the UCL trophy, UCL is like that.

But, if we see all teams play the way they suppose to, I agree that those three could be the biggest contenders. Who knows, maybe Real will win it again, or maybe they will not be even able to get out of the group stage, it's always a bit wild here. PSG and City paid so much to win it, they really want it, I do not think that they have enough patience left with the managers and the players to get it already, a finals between those two would be amazing to watch for sure.

[shogun47]

Speaking of candidates for champions in the champions league, of course Real Madrid is on the list,
but for the quality of Benzema and Lewandowski I don't agree with you because I think they both have the same good quality,
We can't judge on the trophies won because it's a team, not an individual

Real Madrid is the only one club success get UEFA Champion League trophy back to back, still not have other team success broken history made by Real Madrid, I think UEFA Champion League season 2022/2023 give vote and candidate become the winner for Real Madrid is not wrong, but another team have made many good progress with new transfer player like Barcelona and Manchester City. I think except with Real Madrid wrong give second list candidate to get Champion League trophy for this season is Manchester City and Liverpool.

It is difficult for any team to break Real Madrid record as UCL champions in a row. Before Real Madrid reached a new record as the first club to win the UCL trophy in a row, the record was considered a myth that will never be solved, but Real Madrid were able to do it.
Voting for Real Madrid as a champion candidate in the 2022/2023 season is not wrong, because Real Madrid came to the UCL this season with the status of Defending champions. But I dare not say that Real Madrid will be victorious in the UCL again this season, because in the 2022/2023 season another big team has strengthened their squad to compete to be the number one team in the UCL this season.

I think the main contenders to win the Champions League trophy this season are PSG, Manchester City and Real Madrid. If we take a good look at PSG's current game then we can easily understand how much form PSC is currently in. Messi and Neymar already have chemistry. We all know how terrifying the attacking duo of Neymar and Messi can be for opposing defenders. If Messi and Neymar can keep up their form then PSG can definitely win the next Champions League trophy.

I would also count Bayern Munich in here. I expect them to play a very solid season. Many weeks to go until the decisive games really start, but it will also boil down to whether or not the teams have all their players available or whether there will be any key players injured.

Generally though I agree, these teams have the biggest quality within their squads. Not only the first eleven are world class, but they can also bring somebody from the bench and still have a world class team on the pitch. It will be another close call this year. Can't really wait to be honest. I stick to my guess though and say that Manchester City is the favorite!

[ChiNgadOr]

Real Madrid just have to be one of the favorites again to win the title? There is no other team that has had as much success in the CL in recent years as Real Madrid. And they won last season even without Ronaldo. They have been very lucky in certain matches, but I think that as a good team you can also force luck.

Did they force the luck or the other team lacked experience, Manchester city had their game won already but pep "been pep" thought he could pull off a formation that the media will praise him for been a genius but it backfired. Chelsea mistake was allowing so much away goals in the first leg as they completely dominated the second leg but lost the game in the first leg. Real Madrid were just lucky as last season I don't think they were favorite.

Infact it still surprises many football lovers how Real Madrid were able to pull off the amount of comebacks and defeated three premier league best clubs to lift the trophy. This season they won't be lifting that trophy, benzene isn't Ronaldo to lead them to such glory. If Messi and Neymar continue their form, I think PSG might have a shot at the title and Chelsea as well if we sort out our striker problem.

That's Real Madrid for you, that's how they get things done. They Chelsea had opportunities to seal the game up but what happened ? Yes they did have some bad defending which lead to some unwanted goals. The second leg was in there favor to win all tabs after having two goals above Real Madrid but they should have known the attacking was way too much and should have changed tactics to start defending. Chelsea should have been Champions once more but they messed that shit up.

Kylian Mbappe should work on his attitude and pride else that will lead to a fall in his Career. Neymar Jr and Messi? Keen to see how things plays out, Champions League draws in the next Ten day's.

[Cryptmuster]

I would also count Bayern Munich in here. I expect them to play a very solid season. Many weeks to go until the decisive games really start, but it will also boil down to whether or not the teams have all their players available or whether there will be any key players injured.

Generally though I agree, these teams have the biggest quality within their squads. Not only the first eleven are world class, but they can also bring somebody from the bench and still have a world class team on the pitch. It will be another close call this year. Can't really wait to be honest. I stick to my guess though and say that Manchester City is the favorite!

We are already getting used to the fact that City are very close to the final, but Guardiola is constantly missing something to win the cup. This time will probably not be an exception and Manchester City will also claim the cup until the very end, but it seems to me that Bayern now looks very strong and I agree that it will depend on whether the whole squad will play, but I guess Bayern this time maybe play in the final.

[Daniel91]

Real Madrid's victory went as predicted. They can easily finish the resistance given by Frankfurt. Alaba and Benzema were the goalscorers in this win. And once again Benzema can play well, he showed that he still deserves to occupy the position of Real Madrid front line. This is a signal, that Benzema will return to being a frightening figure up front.

Talking about Real Madrid, it can't be separated from the figure of their striker named Karim Benzema,
when he is fit and able to play I don't think Real Madrid will have too much of a problem but it will be different when Benzema is injured and Real Madrid don't have a suitable replacement.
We'll see if Benzema gets injured then Real Madrid will really have a hard time scoring goals

Real Madrid won last season,but this season might be difficult for them to retain the UEFA Champions league tittle because most of the teams in the different leagues have bought players from the transfer market,knowing fully well that the season will be more competitive than before,but Real madrid have not done anything at all,they have not made a marquee signing that will boost the morals of the team,although they've not sold any key player that will affect them.But they still need to sign players to be able to compete with Barca,Bayern,Mancity,Liverpool,Totthenham,Chelsea,and PSG.

I think that Real is not any weaker than it was last season and they are again favorites in all competitions.
I would even say that they are stronger than last season because all the key players from last season have remained, and some other very high-quality footballers like Rudiger or Tchouameni have joined.
I wouldn't say that Real have any problems with team morale, desire to succeed or anything else. 
They have a history of success, they know how to get results and obviously in recent years they have that famous x-factor needed to win in the end, which other teams still don't have, like PSG or Manchester City, even though they spend a lot more money on players.

Favorites in all competitions? In Spain I don't know right now, it seems like Real Madrid might have the best team but first we would have to see how things develop for Barcelona.

In the Champions League, however, I totally disagree. How can you say that Real Madrid is better than Manchester City? Did you forget how Real Madrid won their last CL trophy? The game against PSG and City? That won't happen again. They turned these games around with a lot of luck. Against PSG Donnaruma ruined it. If he doesn't make the mistake PSG is going to beat Real Madrid relatively easily.

The header against Manchester City in the final minutes was even deflected from another player, then fell onto the head of the Real player and from there took the perfect curve and landed in the back of the net. I am sure this isn't going to repeat that way. In both matchups against PSG and Man City, Real Madrid was clearly the weaker team.

I think that this year you got to beat Manchester City in order to win the trophy. They will be on fire.

Manchester City may have better players but that doesn't mean they have a better team.
Real has something that Manchester City and PSG doesn't have, which is the habit of winning, enormous self-confidence and faith and determination until the last moment of the match.
PSG and Manchester City players are under huge pressure every season to win the Champions League and every season the pressure only increases, and under such huge pressure mistakes also happen, like in the matches against Real.
Real players handle pressure much better and it shows in all their key games in the Champions League, not just last season.
It is pointless to consider all their victories solely as luck. Luck can offer you an opportunity, but it depends only on your quality whether you will know how to use it.

Real Madrid won that last Champions League title with a lot of luck. I could almost guarantee that such a situation won't happen twice in two succinct years, it just won't.

This is not to say that Real is a weak team, but they had exactly the luck they needed in order to beat PSG and Manchester City. Especially the header against City, a lot of people forget that the header was actually deflected before while the offender already was in the air. Things just worked out. Without that deflection the goal would probably not have happened.

Sure Real Madrid can win it again this year, of course they can. Any team can. Fc Porto once won it. But I would still stick to my word that this year Manchester City is probably the strongest team one has to beat in order to win the trophy. That does by no means mean it is not possible.

In reality, Manchester City and PSG have been investing much more money than their competitors in their teams in recent years, but they still fail to win the Champions League.
The Champions League in the last few years has been won by Real, Chelsea and Bayern, teams that don't spend too much on new players and have a rational financial policy, unlike Manchester City and PSG.
This is just proof that it's not enough to just invest a lot of money and expect sure success, but that other factors are also important, such as building a good team from outstanding individuals, game plan and strategy, team confidence etc.
In the match, at certain moments, some moments can happen that look like ordinary luck, but only quality players and teams know how to use such moments to their advantage.
Unlike other teams, Real's players have a habit of winning and great faith in themselves and their abilities, and they are concentrated at every moment of the game and ready to take advantage of their opponent's mistakes. That is why they are the best and still the main favorites of this competition.
The pressure on the players of Manchester City and PSG to finally win the Champions League is huge and every season it gets bigger and under such huge pressure their players make mistakes in the key moments of the most important matches of the Champions League.
In the key moments of all the important matches of the Champions League, the Real players always play perfectly, without mistakes, and they should be congratulated for that.