If Real Madrid should lose this opportunity, then they are supposed to be flogged because they did the same thing last season when they allowed Barcelona to win La Liga, and I can say anything concerning Barcelona because there is Girona by the corner and Barcelona is looking for ways to escape from them, and those guys are trying, and the second position will either be Barcelona or Girona, and if it is about who deserves it more, I will say it is Girona. And if Barcelona wins against Atletico Madrid, then it will be a miracle. a must not work so for them to win, they have to step up their game and the pressure during that game is going to be great because the game is important for both of them. and situations like this, don't be surprised that the game will end in a draw. Even if Barcelona is not serious, some of their wins are just by chance.
I don't think that they will fail to maintain their top position in the standings this season, in terms of strength and performance the Real Madrid team is much stronger than last season so I don't believe that what happened last season will happen again, especially now that Real Madrid is without significant pressure because Barcelona this season is really down.
As for the battle for 2nd place, it currently looks fierce between Barcelona and Girona, but we also have to look at the strength of the team in the last few matches, Girona is getting worse and Barcelona is getting better in performance, so it is very likely that Barcelona will be able to displace Girona in 2nd place in the standings. and I think it's appropriate.