Napoli is really playing great this season in the Italian championship and the Champions League, but that doesn't mean much.
The same could be said for the last few seasons for PSG or Manchester City, but these two clubs still failed to win the Champions League.
On the other hand, the Champions League was won by Real and Chelsea in the last few years, although they were not very good and convincing in the national championships.
That is why it is still early for any serious predictions, and we have a lot of serious candidates for the title of European champion.
I prefer to say. that, the Champions League is bigger on the luck factor, regardless of the depth of the teams competing in this competition. imagine, that the domestic league is tighter than the Champions League. each league, at least there will be 34 matches or 38 matches played by all the competing teams. all the teams will meet, home and away. different from the Champions League, only a few meetings and not all contestants meet each other. however, it remains that this competition is always said to be more prestigious than the domestic leagues.
I know very well, that what I say will invite pros and cons. Well, at least this is from my personal point of view.
On the other hand, Manchester City and PSG are top clubs who have many stars. Unfortunately, the luck factor has never been on their side even though these two teams actually have very good depth of players. PSG is out. now, Manchester City is the strongest potential challenger besides Real Madrid. City will prove how capable they are, to win this trophy. I want to see, if luck is on their side. because, if we talk team depth they have it.
Meanwhile, perhaps Napoli will be one of the finalists in this competition if we remember the opponents. perhaps, the toughest challenge is Benfica. even then, if Napoli is able to topple Milan, Benfica is no exception. but for sure, I'm really looking forward to the City vs Bayern match. well, there's nothing else I can say, other than we just enjoy it when the Champions League quarter-finals begin.