Real Madrid Defeated Alavés by the Minimum (0-1) at Mendizorroza, but the lead could have been greater. With the score still tied at zero, before reaching the first half-hour, a goal by Asencio that had been deemed legal was disallowed by VAR. This made Tomás Roncero visibly angry, believing the goal should have been counted on the scoreboard.
"We're destroying soccer"
On his X account, Tomás Roncero didn't hold back with this decision. He directly pointed to the refereeing team, specifically Gil Manzano (VAR) and Soto Grado, who were in charge of officiating this Alavés-Madrid match.
"I Can't Believe Jesús Gil and Soto Grado. Owono Lets Himself Fall and It's a Clean Goal by Asencio," the journalist from El Chiringuito began.
In this regard, Roncero continued: "They're insisting on taking away our excitement. If this is a foul, then we're destroying soccer. Jesús Gil always the same with Madrid."
Tomás Roncero: One criticized at Real Madrid
Moments earlier, the journalist was very critical of Arda Güler's performance. Once again, he missed a golden opportunity.
"The one Güler had. He botched the shot that was a sure goal. We can't forgive," Roncero stated about Güler.
Finally, Tomás Roncero concluded his contribution by summarizing the Alavés-Madrid match: "Three golden points. This isn't over, friends. Now to dream of a magical night at Bernabéu."
Madrid remains alive in the fight for LaLiga
After defeating Alavés, Real Madrid continues fighting with everything for LaLiga. So far, 31 matchdays have passed, and the gap with Barcelona, the first-place team, is only four points.
Barça holds the top spot in the championship with 70 points, while Madrid is behind with 66. There are still seven matches left to play, including a Clásico at Montjuïc that could be crucial in the battle for LaLiga.
In any case, from now on, Madrid knows that they have to focus solely and exclusively on the Champions League match against Arsenal. The comeback is possible, and although it's challenging, the locker room believes in it.