Do you mean Atletico Madrid only has a chance to finish in 3rd place this season?

Dude, don't judge this team is weak because they didn't buy many top players during the transfer window. I assume Atletico Madrid even has a chance to win the La Liga title this season. Although their defense isn't really convincing, they have good players on midfield and attacking lines. Simeone is very popular with his defensive strategy, he knows well how to optimize the strength of Atletico defense line. Anyway, the current performance of Atletico Madrid looks quite impressive, they always win in pre-season matches. Although it can't guarantee how Atletico plays in real competition, but it simply shows us that they are strong enough and ready to compete for the titles.
When compared to the current squad with last season, it is not much different, Atletico Madrid has its own advantages in terms of winning the title, the coach they have typically uses a defensive strategy, many big clubs are overwhelmed with Siemon's strategy, it is still too early to analyze the title race this season, because Usually in the second half of the season it is only seen who has the chance to win the league title, but I think Atletico Madrid is still in the trend of fighting for the top 3 position.
It is true. too soon to make predictions at this time. because sometimes every season there are always unexpected surprises. and even who will fight for seats in the top 3 we can't fully predict. although if you look at the previous history then it is true what you say. that Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are the ones who have a big chance there in the top 3. looks like we have to see first their live match at the beginning of the season.