Tomás Roncero, journalist and passionate Real Madrid fan, is known for his interventions in moments of great tension. When it comes to decisive matches, his temper heats up easily.
In knockout stages and finals, any small mistake can make the difference, and that's exactly where Roncero holds nothing back. In recent weeks, his statements have circulated, showing his passion for the team and his willingness to point out mistakes.
Lunin, the Questioned Goalkeeper
One of the most notable moments of Roncero's recent interventions was when he criticized the Ukrainian goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin. In a key match, Lunin made a couple of mistakes that, in the journalist's opinion, were unforgivable. "What is Lunin doing?! What is Lunin doing?! What is Lunin doing?! He can't clear the ball like that! It's exasperating..." were some of his words.
For Roncero, a Real Madrid player can't afford that kind of mistakes, especially in high-pressure moments. Roncero's stance is clear: in a team of Real Madrid's caliber, mistakes have no place. Although Lunin is not usually a starter, his performance in that match left much to be desired, and the journalist did not hesitate to express his discontent.
The Arda Güler Case: Comparison with Endrick
Another name that has been pointed out by Tomás Roncero is Arda Güler, one of the club's young talents. During an important match, Güler was one of the players who came on in extra time, but his performance was not the desired one. This triggered one of Roncero's harshest criticisms, as he compared his attitude to that of another promising young player, Endrick.
"Güler should learn from Endrick. Today he needs to understand why Endrick is a starter and he is a substitute. He doesn't make faces, he's a guy committed to the cause, and because the five minutes he plays he sees as a gift from heaven," Roncero commented.
For him, Endrick is the perfect example of the mentality any Real Madrid player should have: commitment and humility. In contrast, Güler, no matter how much talent he has, must show more on the field.
The Unexpected Turn: The Two Youngsters in the Key End
The interesting thing about Roncero's criticism is that, in the end, both Arda Güler and Endrick ended up being key in the knockout stage. Endrick scored a crucial goal, while Güler assisted in the final equalizing goal.
This shows that, despite the criticisms, the two youngsters have potential and what the team needs are opportunities to grow.