The last Clásico left a mark, and not just on the scoreboard. Real Madrid fell with a crash against an FC Barcelona that dominated, humiliated, and exposed all the shortcomings of the white team. Among the many comments caused after the match, one stood out for its harshness: that of Tomás Roncero.
A thorough thrashing
Although Madrid took the lead, Barça replied with force. In just 30 minutes, they had already turned the score around and were creating chances non-stop. Hansi Flick's team was an offensive whirlwind, exposing a defense overwhelmed from the first minute.
The most worrying thing was not just the defeat, but the manner. Real Madrid seemed like a broken, disorganized, and fragile team at the back; every Barcelona attack was half a goal. The suffering was constant throughout the first half, and the final score fell short.
Roncero, outraged
As he usually does after important matches, Tomás Roncero quickly appeared on social media and television. But this time it wasn't to defend the team. It was to harshly criticize it and especially the club's management in the transfer market.
"The problem comes from afar. Lucas is not a full-back, he does what he can," he stated, visibly upset. Roncero insisted that the club knew they had a short defense and still didn't strengthen the line in winter; for him, it was an obvious mistake.
Straight to Florentino
But the most striking part of his intervention was the jab he directed at Florentino Pérez, without mincing words. "In winter we haven't spent a dime. We needed to sign two or three defenders, we're the richest in the cemetery, money in the bank, great."
A harsh criticism that is not usually common in Roncero, who generally supports the president, but this time he didn't hold back. He considered it a clear negligence. Having money is useless if it's not invested well, especially in a club that aspires to win everything.
Summer, key for the future
With this defeat, Real Madrid is once again under scrutiny. Not only for falling in a Clásico but for showing a poor image in important moments. Roncero's words reflect the feeling of a part of the fans who are tired of the same mistakes.
Xabi Alonso could be a breath of fresh air on the bench, but it won't be enough if the squad is not reinforced as it should be. The summer will be intense in the offices.
Some departures are obvious, and several signings are necessary. If the club wants to avoid another embarrassment like the one experienced against Barça, it must act with intelligence and a bit more courage.