Real Madrid's journey to get the title this season is still very long and will also be more difficult than the previous season. As you said in La Liga they are now behind Barcelona, and it will not be easy for them to get close to Barcelona, especially now that Barcelona is very difficult to drop points. The Champions League, as usual there are many tough clubs ready to block the progress of Real Madrid, it requires consistent performance for them to get past the clubs they will face. But with all the mentality that Real Madrid has, I hope they can take it one step at a time.
Difference with Real Madrid journey last season because Barcelona has inconsistency performance and ever drop under top fourth standing position before Xavi success bring back and finished on 2nd placed with 13 points left. Seems have contrast situation in this season because Barcelona keep dominance on first standing position and behind 5 points left or potential with 8 points if win Cadiz opponent next few hours later.
The journey become La Liga winner still long and possibility for Real Madrid with winning mentality take Barcelona position actually still having el clasico match and potential cut off points difference.