Maybe if Atletico can be consistent until the end of the season, then I fully admit that the main fight for the title could be between Barcelona and Atletico. I don't want to say that Real is out of the game, but they have been losing points too often this season, and considering that Atletico are very good now, they can hold out until the end of the season better than Real. Ancelotti decided not to strengthen the defense in the off-season and this could be his biggest mistake.
In all of this race between the top teams, only Barcelona and Real Madrid, Only Atletico Madrid has managed to lose only 2 match, they were able to absorb their losses to draw which is why they didn't quickly have the opportunity to come at the top quickly. In this race, they are the only team that has mind their business and don't look like they are in for the trophy, just winning without comparison of players and medals, only the El Clasico men doing the usual.
Real Madrid were serious some weeks ago, I had my doubt about their seriousness but I just have to support like everyone but my instincts don't fail me, here we are trying to find a balance in midfield. Even if Anceloti wouldn't listen to the outburst cry of the fans, Perez has been in the game for long, he knows better that Real Madrid lack midfield as Bellingham isn't available but they wouldn't, the joke is on them, when they are ready they know the right things to do.