We have been seeing improvements in Barcelona for a few weeks. I do not expect them to beat Atletico Madrid so easily, but they were very good and did not play a great match. An important moment in the match was when Xavi was suspended due to his objections. This was an important moment.
So far, in La Liga, Barcelona's performance is incresing, satisfactory enough. It may not be that easy, but finally, Xavi is able to bring Barcelona's strength back after previously experiencing a quite disappointing downturn in performance.
At least, now, they have reclaimed second place from Girona. Although it is quite impossible to take over Real Madrid's position.
Barcelona's victory over Atletico Madrid was also a very proud result. especially since this is an away match for them. So it can be seen that Barcelona is really ready for their match against Atletico Madrid. This was a very satisfying victory, not only 1 goal but also 3 goals to make Atletico Madrid really embarrassed and disappointed. This is very sufficient for that.
Barcelona have become very consistent currently, and they were able to be on the second position behind Real Madrid and that is not bad, unlike assuming they finished third. I already have known that Girona will not be able to finish the league on the second position, after when I saw that they are using only just a point to be ahead of Barcelona.
The reason is because, if you look at Girona current performance, it is not as consistent as that of Barcelona, and Barcelona is more used to either being the first of the second to finish the league. However, I don't think that anyone should start thinking that it will be possible for Barcelona to win the league, because Real Madrid would not allow that happen. The defeat today kept Atletico on the 5th position for the Europa cup next season, if they are not able to fight back and take the fourth position from Atletico Bilbao
Barcelona's performance is now very stable and consistent. But now the team has no chance of winning the title even though the performance has improved. They can stay in the second place of the highest table. Even after winning this match, Barcelona team is 8 points behind Real Madrid.
The Barcelona team performed brilliantly against Atletico Madrid in yesterday's match. Atlético Madrid were very strong at home. So I thought Atletico Madrid can perform well in this match as well. But Barcelona performed well. And it was Atletico Madrid's first defeat at home. Barcelona took a nice 3-0 win in this match. Lewandowski, Felix and Lopez scored in this match.
Barcelona team is in very good form now. The players are very confident now. I would say that if Barcelona can continue this form, they have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League final.