with the points they have, they can indeed excel and take the lead. It also seems impossible for other teams, including Barcelona, to overtake the position of those who have superior points, because with 8 points, in my opinion, it will be very difficult if Barcelona wants to overtake them, with their match. Next, against Barcelona, in my opinion, it will be a big and hot match, because we all know that these two teams are teams that compete closely in previous seasons, it's just that currently Barcelona is quite far behind in points.
Only one step away for Madrid to be able to lock two titles this season, La Liga of course 80% is already in their hands, because it will be very difficult for Madrid's closest competitors to catch up with them if you look at the performance shown by Madrid at this time, with a difference of 8 points and also with 7 games left, of course now Madrid only needs to be consistent to achieve a few more victories in La Liga so that they can celebrate the La Liga title Quickly, the match against Barcelona this week will be very decisive for both teams because if Barcelona lose then Madrid will extend their gap, whereas if Madrid lose then I think the title race will be open again for Barcelona so that will make Madrid's chances of winning the title will be difficult in my opinion.
The gap of 8 points is actually still possible to chase but I think we should also consider Madrid' current performance which Is indeed difficult to beat even by Barcelona who are its closest competitors, in my opinion, Madrid may only need to win El Classico this week to be able to keep them on the winning path and kick Barcelona out of the championship competition this season.