8 points are not that safe for Real Madrid as much as possible. Real Madrid must continue to distance themselves from Barcelona and Girona even though it is very difficult for Girona to catch up or overtake Barcelona and Real Madrid. It seems that Girona will look for safety to remain in 3rd place in the standings, Barcelona will continue looking to get points after points in every match because that's the only way for them to get trophies this season and they don't want to end the season without getting any trophies from this season.
But on the other hand even if Madrid lose this week's match against Barcelona it cannot make them falter because their position is still very comfortable at the top. 8 point may still not necessarily be comfortable but it is more than enough to keep their situation from competing for the La Liga trophy this season because even though the remaining matches are still quite a lot at this time but still we must also be aware that for now they have a mentality that is not easily shaken especially with positive results in all the competitions they are running now .
Barcelona still have to face a pretty tough remaining match towards the end of this season and it is the opposite of Madrid so in terms of opportunities it is clear that Madrid is still very favorite to remain champions this season.