Atletico Madrid still has a chance to be in the top four. That's why it's too early to talk about these. The only team they can pass is Athletic Bilbao. If they surpass them in the rankings, they can play in UCL again. Maybe they will play in the semi-finals for UCL this year, but they should not lose their ranking in the league to be here next year. They must somehow learn to use the offensive zone more powerfully and more effectively.
Difficult for Atletico Madrid get opportunity to be top fourth standings position this season after beating by Barcelona last match in front of their fans, current standings Athletic Bilbao leading the 4th position with one point remaining. Its crucial losses for Atletico Madrid with failed get three points automatically failed to reach to the top fourth position, left 9 matches later in La Liga Atletico Madrid must secure all three points if want get the top fourth position and most strong opponent teams waiting for against Girona, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad are potential teams will be losses points.
Atletico Madrid are now fifth in the points table after losing two matches in a row. There is no doubt that Atlético Madrid performed well against Inter Milan in the Champions League match. Atletico Madrid qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after defeating Inter Milan. Despite playing well in the Champions League, Atletico Madrid's performance in La Liga is weak and erratic. So far, Atletico Madrid team has performed well only in home matches. However, in the last match, Atletico Madrid lost 3-0 in the home match against Barcelona. If Atletico Madrid's performance does not continue, they will not be in the top four of the table.
Have heavy schedule for Atletico Madrid upcoming matches later, not only how to return winning trend in domestic league but also Atletico must consistent well in Champion League against Dortmund on the first and second leg match. How much percentage possibilities for Atletico Madrid securing their top fourth standings behind the rival teams such as Bilbao and Girona just focus with domestic league only.
Atletico Madrid's opponents are very tough in the next few matches. Madrid will play against Villarreal in the next match. And then they will face Dortmund in the Champions League match. After that, Atletico Madrid will play against Girona and Dortmund in two matches. In these four matches, the opponent is strong. It will be very difficult for Atletico Madrid to win back to back.