Standings position is still very important, Barcelona finally failed to win, they should have won but there was mistake that allowed Real Betis to score second goal to equalize, now Real Madrid has great opportunity to take over the top position of the standings because they are only 2 points apart.
For the front position in Barcelona attack line, I see it has started to improve and is back to being productive with really sharp attack, but the problem is that Barcelona has less than optimal defense because Real Betis game also prioritizes their attack line in the match.
If you really take Barcelona as the favorite to win the match then it is losing bet.
The draw achieved by Barcelona made their points not make the gap wider, now they only have a 2 point advantage over Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid still has 1 match left which if they win it will shift their position to Barcelona. There is a problem faced by Barcelona at this time, from the last 5 matches they have only been able to win 1 match, 2 losses and 2 draws. That's what finally made them increasingly approached by the teams below them, precisely 2 competitors who are always in La Liga, namely Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Maybe we will still see Real Madrid winning the La Liga title, slowly Real Madrid is starting to play better and with the use of the upcoming transfer window which will soon open, it could make it easier for Ancelotti to bring Real Madrid to the top and defend the title.
Even if Atletico Madrid can continue to play stably and more consistently then they also have chance to surpass Barcelona, I sure Atletico Madrid will not be able to win the title this season but they are dangerous and can make it difficult for anyone who wants to compete for the title, at least Atletico Madrid will be competitor that makes La Liga more competitive.