Tomás Roncero couldn't have been more furious after the match between Real Madrid and Atlético. Finally, a 1-1 result that benefits neither and could bring Barça closer to the top of the league. During the broadcast of the classic on Carrusel, Roncero didn't hold back and spoke clearly about what happened on Saturday night at Santiago Bernabéu.
"Looking at the glass half full, Real Madrid is still the sole leader, but in one week, one point out of six. They had a magnificent flow and now they have to grit their teeth to win the next ones. If not, it will have been for nothing," Tomás Roncero stated emphatically.
In this regard, the journalist was clear about Ancelotti's approach and the changes the Italian should have made. "We often talk about the fantastic four and who to take out, but today the change from Modric to Ceballos was obvious. And, perhaps, Brahim ten minutes earlier..."
"In the end, Real Madrid played the second half as a classic should be played in terms of intensity, attitude, aggressiveness. And they finished it off, because in the second half they shot eight or nine times on goal," Tomás Roncero reflected.
"Unfortunately, they wasted the first half. I keep thinking. I don't know how they came out like that, with such coldness," he added.
Tomás Roncero closed: "I don't know if they have developed respect for Atleti, who have been on their heels in recent derbies. They will think they gave away the first half. But in the second half, Oblak was Atlético's best, and a crossbar could have made us believe in the comeback".
Tomás Roncero Is Clear: Now, to Think About the Champions
After what happened in the Madrid-Atleti match, there's no choice but to keep looking forward. And what's next for Real Madrid is, nothing more and nothing less, a visit to Manchester for the Champions League. This is the packed schedule that exists in Europe, and they have to deal with it, having a key match in the coming days.
We are at the beginning of February, and what's ahead is chilling. Next Tuesday, the first leg of the Champions against Manchester City. Then, on Saturday, an always challenging visit to Osasuna's field.
And to culminate the coming days, the return leg against Guardiola's team. However, Tomás Roncero is clear that Real Madrid will emerge victorious from all of it.