#2 Real Madrid
Yes they lost one of the greatest players in the competition in the summer but that does not mean you can count them out. The club still possesses some of the best players in the world such as Bale, Modric, Kroos, Marcelo and Ramos. Real haven't replaced their 50 goal a season forward but they have Bale, Isco, Benzema and Asensio who could share the workload between them.
Lopetegui has managed to get the team playing together as a unit rather than relying on individual brilliance. A strong start to the season in LaLiga and a convincing 3-0 win over Roma is definitely a statement for the rest of Europe. After all, this team has just won three consecutive Champions League titles.
Prediction: FInal
They may have lost their best player to Juventus in the summer but they still have the other 10 players who won them three consecutive Champions League titles.