Even if in this case Elche cannot qualify and definitely relegated but this is precisely what makes them play carefree, Conversely, this defeat for Atletico makes Madrid return to their proper position and this is what makes me believe that no matter how Madrid is in their performance, they will still not be separated from the top 2.
Agree with what you said in this matter because Elche really played very loosely in this match. They were not daunted by the conditions facing Atletico, who were in second place in La Liga before, instead they were very brave in organizing attacks and compensating for what Atletico did.
Atlético on the other side of the game struggled a bit and they really weren't doing too well as they were a bit intimidated by the scheme from Elche which cost them their trip this week.
The game was even in terms of possession and chances I felt and I don't know what the problem was in this regard which made Atlético seem quite bad and Elche was very good in this game.
They missed the opportunity to be in second place because Madrid got it again because of their defeat in this game.
Even if Real Madrid take over their place it wouldn't change anything, right. Atletico will still play in the UCL, and still avoid threats because there is still four positions, the top four positions is the positions that many clubs in various leagues are after.
Real Madrid also doesn't seem very ambitious to take over second place because in the end they still won't be able to shift Barcelona at the top of the standings, Madrid is far more focus on appear in the Champions League because they still have opportunities there.
Even if it doesn't have an impact in terms of their condition being in the champions zone, it's about the prestige problem they have.
being above rivals, of course, creates a lot of confidence because it can be said that in a season when they are above their rivals it means it is better, so even if it doesn't bother them in the Champions League zone, on the other hand, self-esteem is a little tarnished, of course.