Tomás Roncero has caused turmoil with his comments about Barça's 4-0 win over Madrid in the Clásico on October 26. This result had raised doubts among the white fans and had left the Catalonians with a nine-point lead in the standings. However, Roncero's words have caused a furious reaction from Barça president Joan Laporta.
The Effect of the 4-0 on Barça
The 4-0 at Bernabéu made many believe that the league was already settled. For the culés, it seemed that the victory confirmed their team's supremacy in the competition.
Meanwhile, Madrid was in the midst of a crisis following the loss of key players such as Carvajal and Militão. The press praised La Masia and Barça's youth, while Madrid was quoted as disorganized and vulnerable.
Tomás Roncero, however, didn't share this view. For him, the 4-0 scoreline was a misleading result, especially if one analyzes in detail the first half of the match. According to Roncero, Madrid was much closer to scoring at that time.
According to Roncero, the Barça victory was an illusion that made many people rush to write off Madrid for the season. However, he knew that the white team has a unique ability to rise up in adversity.
Madrid's Comeback
After that setback, Real Madrid reacted strongly, once again showing resilience. In the last three games, the team has achieved a full house of victories (9 points out of 9). In addition to this there's an impressive goal scoring record (9-0). Osasuna, Leganés and Getafe have suffered the consequences of Madrid's unstoppable comeback.
Roncero highlights the work of players such as Ceballos—key in the midfield—and Fran García, one of the revelations on the left wing. The press praised Mbappé's connection with Bernabéu, where fans showed their unconditional support, denying rumors of a booing.
Joan Laporta Reacts to Roncero's Words
Roncero's comments, which minimize the importance of the 4-0 and highlighted Madrid's ability to react, didn't go down well within Barcelona. Joan Laporta, president of the Catalonian club, has expressed his disagreement with these words. He described them as "unnecessary provocation" that "feeds a negative atmosphere".
For Laporta, Barcelona is still the favoritesto win La Liga and the points advantage they have gained cannot be ignored. He assures that Barça is on the right path but also recognizes that the competition is still open. However, Roncero's words continue being trending and increase the tension between the two clubs.