The soccer season is reaching its decisive phase, and the Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid could be a turning point. This Sunday, the Montjuïc stadium will be the scene of a key match, and Tomás Roncero hasn't hesitated to share his opinion.
In an appearance on "El Bar," the program of Cadena SER, Roncero was clear about Barcelona's current situation and their chances against Real Madrid.
A Clásico with a lot of pressure
With only a month ahead, the League is at stake in every match. Barcelona, which seemed to have the championship under control, now faces considerable internal and external pressure.
After their painful elimination in the Champions League against Inter Milan, the Barça team is going through a difficult time. The defeat in Europe has left a mark, and Tomás Roncero was quick to point it out.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid arrives at the Clásico with a golden opportunity. A victory in Montjuïc would bring Madrid within just one point of Barça, putting them in an excellent position to fight for the title.
Barcelona's "wounded beast"
Roncero has no doubts that Barça is mentally affected. According to him, Hansi Flick's team is "destroyed" after the Champions elimination. The early elimination has been a hard blow, especially when expectations at Camp Nou were so high.
"With what happened the other day, Real Madrid is going to win," stated Roncero, referring to the pressure Barcelona faces. Although Barça remains dangerous, they are in a difficult situation against a mentally calmer Madrid.
Lessons from the past: The Copa del Rey
Roncero recalled the last Clásico in the Copa del Rey final, where Real Madrid won 3-2 in a match full of emotions.
In that final, Barça was on the verge of elimination, and a mistake by Madrid allowed the Catalans to get back into the game. However, Roncero highlighted that, if it hadn't been for that mistake, the result could have been very different.
"In the second half you were on the ropes," said Roncero, pointing out that Barcelona wasn't up to the task during the most difficult moments of that match. For him, Madrid has the psychological advantage of having won that key encounter, which increases their confidence ahead of this Sunday's Clásico.