I agree with you that it is very difficult for Atletico Madrid to overtake Girona, even though they won this match their point gap is still 4 points, and Girona themselves will not just give points to Atletico Madrid just like that.
Athletico Madrid will do everything in their power to defeat Girona, and I believe they will win because they are no longer performing as well as they once did, and since Real Madrid defeated them, they have lost their performance and the league, and they will not be able to carry it forward. Real Madrid are the league favorites. So I offer Athletico hope against Girona in their next game, and because they are playing at home, I believe they will do all necessary to win the match and keep their fourth place in the league standings, as well as the potential to qualify for the Champions League next season. Girona defeated Athletico Madrid in the first leg, and now they're coming to Athletico's home field to see if they can still repeat the winning but as for me he will be very difficult to defeat them again expect the game can end draw or Athletico Madrid will win the game, because I didn't see any performance against Girona anymore even they last match they strongly before they win the game.
Barcelona's defense is way too bad and Atletico Madrid isn't even close to any of the teams. How can Atletico Madrid catch up with Real Madrid when they are 20 points behind and 8 games to go? Are you looking at the wrong season? Better check season 2023/24.
Real Madrid has already won the La Liga and knows who will catch them anymore, they are focusing on the Champions League now against Manchester City, they won't stress any of their players in the league match anymore because they have a tough game to play with Manchester City and they won't like to lose against them anymore, and I believe Ancelotti will do anything possible to get the winning match at home before going to the Etihad for the second leg, let see if Barcelona will finish in second place. Girona will not be able to overcome them because Xavi is back in form and they won't try to lose any point in the league to make Girona top them in the second place in the league table, if Barcelona will lose points now I think thing they face each other with Real Madrid for the second leg for the el classico.