AS editor-in-chief Tomás Roncero and reporter Antonio Romero analyzed Real Madrid's Champions League comeback victory against Roma on Cadena SER. They also criticized Vinicius's four-match ban and questioned the timing of the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee announcement, which came just two hours before the match.
Real Madrid came from behind to beat Roma 4-3 at the Olimpico. Although Mourinho made tactical adjustments through substitutions, his initial setup still faced criticism. A Champions League victory rarely leaves so many tactical questions unanswered. Both journalists agreed that while Real Madrid secured three points, the team still has significant issues to address.
Discussing Real Madrid's attacking organization, Romero said: "Relying on Courtois' long balls to solve problems reflects the coach's conservatism and lack of tactical solutions. Real Madrid won not because of the head coach. When he stopped making Real Madrid play like a small team in Europe and made substitutions, the team's performance improved significantly, and they dominated Roma."
In a live conversation with host Pacojó, Romero outlined the match's key takeaways. He said: "This match proved Güler cannot start on the bench; Mourinho came to Real Madrid to solve problems, but the Tchouaméni-Valverde midfield pairing is outdated and ineffective; Endrick proved his worth despite only 4 minutes of playing time this season, and besides his goal, he was everywhere on the pitch; Diomandé played both flanks trying to contain Wesley, who had already torn the defense open."
On Real Madrid captain Valverde, Romero said: "Valverde took over Kroos's number 8 jersey thinking he could control Real Madrid's midfield. He needs to understand his best position is on the right wing."
Roncero also discussed Valverde's role in this Real Madrid team. He said: "I don't question his individual quality, but Valverde is Europe's best wing-back, and Tchouaméni will never be another Casemiro."
On Real Madrid's second-half transformation against Roma, Roncero said: "After Güler and Bernardo Silva came on, the entire team's mentality changed completely."
Regarding Güler's playing time, Roncero said: "I increasingly cannot understand why Güler doesn't start in every Real Madrid match."
Vinicius's situation was another key topic. The Brazilian winger also underperformed in Rome and faced additional scrutiny due to his LaLiga suspension.
On Vinicius's four-match ban, Romero said: "His mistake was serious, but I believe a four-match suspension for such an action is excessive."
Romero also questioned the disciplinary committee's decision to announce the ban just two hours before Real Madrid's Champions League match. He said: "Just because something happens frequently doesn't make it right. I think it's entirely avoidable for a player to learn of a serious penalty only two hours before a crucial match."
Roncero's response was even more forceful. He said: "The Spanish Football Federation and all relevant sports institutions in this country are openly waging war on Real Madrid, without hesitation or concealment. They will do whatever it takes to suppress Real Madrid, damage Real Madrid, and emotionally harm Real Madrid. Real Madrid is under attack from all sides, and I hope the club responds even more forcefully. Look at the fouls I saw in the derby, and then look at someone who simply gets tangled up with an opponent's arm during a run and gets a four-match ban – it's unbelievable."
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madrasheed786
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Performance aside there’s a bias towards Madrid. In the derby and betis match it was clear. The number fouls goes unpunished by the referees. The best option for Real Madrid if they feel betrayed by the refrees just walk out of the game.
Lion-El-MessiBarca
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Madrid don't have a team yet. They will keep crying because of too many weak spots to address
Hioknopruy
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😂😂😂
Breathmagar
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RMA when they have to play by the rules everybody else was playing by.
From Barca pls don't
Breathmagar
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everyone can say anything it's freedom but we know about Madrid is one of the following club in the world but also know every biggest club are jealous with madrid.but in Spain it's common every club are heated to Madrid they can't be Madrid levels
AFerzBHm1894
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shame on you and Ur stupid thinking. so pulling someone's hair is nothing bush boy , so Barcelona has Nigerian case okuku, pls go and take Ur colos before coming back here to vomit Ur village people senseless opinion
Lol 😂 can’t understand d fck he’s talking about.
AFerRelf0958
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RMA when they have to play by the rules everybody else was playing by.
fuzbcopruy
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that vinicius and tchouameni must be sold seriously and to Spanish federation they are very useless because they supported barca only bend rules for them and other thing because nigeria case exist and they try to berry it before real madrid take the case to u.e.f.a shame on Spanish football federation
shame on you and Ur stupid thinking. so pulling someone's hair is nothing bush boy , so Barcelona has Nigerian case okuku, pls go and take Ur colos before coming back here to vomit Ur village people senseless opinion
jihdlmnprs
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jihdlmnprs
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We are tired of this same narrative from Madrid; try something else please. Everybody knows that Real Madrid is currently struggling and not playing well. Admit that and stop blaming everyone else.
hedbdiosty
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Negreira Season 2
Picadeklsy
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that vinicius and tchouameni must be sold seriously and to Spanish federation they are very useless because they supported barca only bend rules for them and other thing because nigeria case exist and they try to berry it before real madrid take the case to u.e.f.a shame on Spanish football federation