Of course, Atletico Madrid is still very much in the running to fight for the top spot, more so given the kind of talent they currently possess. Still, it remains a strong argument that the Barcelona and Real Madrid remain formidable opponents and while Atletico has not exactly been flawless so far, the consistency they have displayed makes them a force to be with. While new players such as Alvarez has not been fully utilized, the process of adaptation does take some time. Perhaps, in the middle of the season, he will begin to blend in with the team members, which might be the catalyst for Atletico to climb the ranks on the chart. Thus, we can still be optimistic about the top three!