It's interesting to see the three big teams in the Spanish league this season. They are Madrid, Atletico, and Barcelona. Interestingly, Atletico has the largest budget at 176 million euros. Meanwhile, Madrid has 167.5 million euros and Barcelona has only spent a quarter of their combined budget, which is 27 million euros. Is Atletico ready to be the champion? I think there is a chance. All teams have that chance. Currently, Barcelona has already lost two points due to a draw with Rayo. But remember, there are still many matches left to play. There are still other possibilities that could unfold.
Even last season, Barcelona did not spend much like other big teams, and many people did not see Barcelona’s squad as a great squad capable of winning La Liga or even the Copa del Rey. But as the season started and moved on with some matches played, it became clear to many that Barcelona squad was actually strong enough to win trophies. So even now, I would also say it is too early to claim that this is the most favored team to win La Liga, because there are still many matches to be played. And with the way each of the three favorite teams are performing, I am not convinced that any one of them has the best squad. Despite Barcelona having dropped two points and Madrid not losing any so far, I still view their performances as being on the same level