Nine matches are enough for Athletico Madrid to fight for a spot in the La Liga top four this season. Athletico Madrid is likely to finish in the top four of the La Liga because Girona is not consistent again in the league and Athletico Madrid can win against them in the returning match in the league. Athletico Madrid should make sure Athletic Bilbao is not leading them by 3 points when Athletic Bilbao plays against Real Madrid. If they lose to Real Madrid, Athletico Madrid could have the chance to overtake Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga table.
That is, if Atlético Madrid appears consistent and continues to win, if Atlético Madrid is not completely consistent then it cannot occupy the top 4 which is currently occupied by Bilbao, which plays more consistently than itself. One thing he can get is that if Bilbao experiences a slump, Atlético Madrid has the opportunity to regain the top 4, but if Bilbao takes advantage of this moment to continue winning, he doesn't have any chance, this season only has a few matches left, any team will not waste the remaining matches.