I think now that Girona has fallen behind Real Madrid, they cannot catch up to them. Real Madrid are currently in good form and catching up to them is going to be very tough. They are going to have to beat Real Madrid in their Head to head match in February as well. Girona had that consistency keeping them in first place but that draw probably cost them the Championship of Spain.
I always loved an underdog run. But Real Madrid was too good for them. But if they can keep up the previous consistency and not drop points, they probably can come back. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid's situation aren't that good either, sitting at 3rd and 4th place respectively. I don't see them taking Girona's place. It kinda feels good to see a small team from La Liga actually achieving something this season.
I also didn't expect that Girona would be in 2nd place and indeed now Real Madrid is at the top of the standings of course now Real Madrid and Girona are competing with the aim of winning a trophy this season, the Betis and Girona match with a 1-1 draw made Girona must improve their performance and Real Madrid, which is now at the top of the standings, seems to be performing well and the last match against Alaves 0-1 has made Real Madrid lucky.
Yes, it is true that the draw made it difficult for Girona to become champions of the Spanish League, but I predict Girona will bounce back because of the draw, of course there is still hope for Michel to improve Girona's performance.
Now Atletico Madrid only has 38 points and Barcelona also has 38 points. I agree with your opinion, namely that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will find it difficult to take over Girona and Real Madrid's position.
But I think Atletico Madrid will be tested in the next match against Girona and we will look forward to it and of course Atletico Madrid will definitely appear confident against Girona. and I saw the last 5 matches of Atletico madrid against Girona, of course Atletico Madrid is superior.