Don't be surprised that people are mostly picking between Barcelona and Real Madrid to win the league because they have been the most consistent over the years, when it comes to the league titles. Atletico Madrid always fall off along the line. We have seen that happen over the years and it has kept on repeating years after years. So we ain't expecting anything different from them this time. Atletico Madrid will not win the league believe me. Not when Real Madrid and Barcelona are this close to them. Atletico Madrid would have had the chance of winning if either Barcelona, Madrid or both are struggling presently. But they are not, so since they ain't struggling but in good forms, Atletico Madrid will always be the odd Man in their midst. They don't have this winning mentality that Barcelona and Real Madrid players have developed over the years.
The last time Atletico Madrid won the LaLiga title was the 2020-21 season. Well it's been quite a while i.e. it was 5 years ago. So I still feel that Atletico Madrid could be successful this season even though the chances are quite small. Because I saw how Real Madrid beat them in the Champions League, I feel that Atletico Madrid's strength is still not enough to compete more closely with Real Madrid. Unless Atletico Madrid continues to win against all teams other than Barcelona and Real Madrid then the opportunity could really come to them although I still have doubts. And yes, the more expected competition will still be between Barcelona and Real Madrid. because so far these two teams have really been able to show more impressive qualities.