Deputy director of newspaper AS Tomás Roncero hasn't missed the opportunity to analyze the current situation of FC Barcelona after the latest results in LaLiga. Barcelona's tie against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín, together with Real Madrid's victory at Montilivi, has altered the dynamics of the competition. Speaking on Carrusel Deportivo, Roncero expressed his satisfaction and stressed that Barça could have made a serious mistake, in the journalist's opinion.
The Change of Trend
Real Madrid has found a tailwind in recent games. With their 3-0 win over Girona, the Whites are getting closer to the top spot and depend on themselves, despite having a game in hand.
This turn of events in the season hasn't gone unnoticed by Roncero, who said that Madrid has managed to get back on track. According to the journalist, the white team always knows how to compete whenever it raises doubts. Despite not being at their best, they are still a fearsome rival, he says.
Barça's Mistake
Roncero was clear about FC Barcelona. He stressed that Barça's 4-0 victory in October's El Clásico has had a negative effect on Laporta's team. For Roncero, this result made Barça believe that they were far above the rest and that they already had the title in their hands.
"That crushing victory led them into a mistake," he said, claiming that Barça fell into a mirage of superiority. In his opinion, the blaugrana team relaxed, which has given rise to the recovery of their main rival, Real Madrid.
Madrid: Stronger Than Ever
For the journalist, Real Madrid's reaction has been key. Despite the initial difficulties, the team has re-emerged strongly. Roncero stressed that figures such as Mbappé, Bellingham and Luka Modric have made important steps in performance, strengthening the team.
He insisted on the importance of the upcoming matches, especially the visit to Bergamo in the Champions League, where Madrid could strike a decisive blow. For him, Ancelotti's team has overcome its doubts and can only grow from now on.
Competition in La Liga
Although Real Madrid seems to have taken the lead, Roncero also warned about the threat posed by Atlético de Madrid. The journalist believes that Simeone's team is a more solid and convincing rival than Barça in the fight for the league title.
"Atleti is Madrid's main rival for the league," he said, highlighting that "Cholo" is making the most of the star transfers that arrived at the club this summer.