Atlético de Madrid fans are up in arms following the latest opinion piece by Tomás Roncero . The Real Madrid journalist, known for his fervour towards Real Madrid, has launched a message that has not gone down well with the red-and-white supporters. In his column published in AS, Roncero addressed Atlético fans directly, assuring them that they have no reason to complain about the schedule.
This, amid criticism from the Colchoneros for the lack of rest days before the next Madrid derby. The article has not gone unnoticed, especially due to Roncero's accusations towards " Cholismo ".
The calendar controversy
It all started when the schedule for the seventh and eighth rounds of LaLiga was announced . Atlético de Madrid will play against Celta de Vigo on Thursday, while Real Madrid have their match against Alavés five days before. This means that the colchoneros will arrive at the derby at the Metropolitano with 48 hours less rest than their eternal rival. This discrepancy set off alarm bells among the red-and-white fans, who did not hesitate to express their indignation at what they consider a clear disadvantage.
However, Roncero has been blunt in his response, stating that, in recent years, Atlético has had more days of rest before derbies. He even points out specific examples in past seasons in which Simeone's team arrived with more days of recovery than Real Madrid.
"We complain, we cry, and if we lose, it's Thebes' fault"
One of the harshest phrases in the article, and the one that has caused the most irritation, is its direct criticism of the attitude of the team and the fans when things are not going well. The journalist claims that " Cholismo " is based on complaining, making excuses and blaming others when the results are not good. Roncero mentions that, unlike Atlético, Real Madrid has been able to respond on the field in recent years, without resorting to complaints.
This type of comment has generated a wave of criticism, with Atlético fans describing Roncero's words as provocative. They also point out that, although it is true that they have had more rest on some occasions, that does not change the disadvantage they will have in this upcoming derby.