But it's just 6 points different from Real Madrid and 8 from Barcelona, and the league still has more games to be played before the end of the season and a lot can still happen before then. So what makes you think ATM have lost oppor of still continuing in the title race except for Real Madrid and Barcelona? Perhaps if ATM can just go on focus on winning their games avoid a loss or draw they could make an offset on the table with points and outrun the two sides which to you are the only teams still with much potential in racing for the title
With ten games still remaining anything can still happen. Nobody will emerge as the winner until it is certain that no club can get the same or above the point they have. Ten games can lead to thirty points and we might see some surprises. Atletico Madrid under Diego Someone is a five in Europe, underrating them could be counterproductive. But for now, we can assume that both Barcelona and Real Madrid are the main contenders for La Liga until it is proven otherwise.