Atletico madrid team has took over real madrid spot and they are now on the second position and seeing their upcoming game i don't think the standing will change both of them are expected to win, real madrid will face at home getafe who are on the relegation zone and atletico will face elche the last team on the standings so i expect an easy win for both teams.
Finishing in second or third place I don't think is a problem, because the most important thing is that they can still finish in the top four and that's already good for them because they got a Champions League ticket. But maybe, only the prizes or bonuses that are obtained are different because of course the bonuses and prizes that are obtained will be better for the teams that finish in first and second positions.
But apart from that, I believe Real Madrid still has a chance to overtake Atletico again, but once again, I think that this competition seems to be not being prioritized by Real Madrid. Because at this moment with Real Madrid's safe position in the top four, and then of course Real Madrid will focus more on the Champions League.
It's usually like that, prizes and bonuses depending on where you are in the standings to determine the number and it looks like Real Madrid still has a chance to get back to second place. Maybe now Atletico has succeeded in overtaking Real Madrid, but this is only temporary and although I also see other things in Real Madrid which are quite struggling in La Liga, for sure they will still close this season just below Barcelona.
Currently Real Madrid's focus is on the champions league and after that they will return to work to provide the best for the Los Blancos public in La Liga. It's true that being in the top 4 positions is considered safe to secure tickets to the champions league next season, but sometimes every club has its own prestige, especially Real Madrid certainly don't want to lose to city rivals Atletico to fight for second place in the standings.