Tomás Roncero Explodes Against Gil Manzano and Maeso over Bernabéu Scandal

Tomás Roncero couldn't contain his anger after the Real Madrid - Celta de Vigo match. The journalist from AS and panelist on El Chiringuito harshly criticized the refereeing by Gil Manzano and the performance of the VAR, led by Hernández Maeso.

The match ended 3-2 in favor of Madrid, but not without controversy: “Two penalties, one on Fede Valverde and another by Marcos Alonso, to the limbo,” Roncero wrote on his X account. “This season is shocking. Where the heck was the VAR,” he added, visibly indignant.

Refereeing Controversies at Bernabéu

Real Madrid claimed two penalties during the match. The first, for a clear handball by Marcos Alonso inside the area, after a control by Mbappé. The second, more serious, was a grab by Yoel Lago on Fede Valverde when he was going alone.

The play occurred with the score at 3-1. A decision that could have changed the course of the match.

Celta's Goal, After a Wrongly Awarded Corner

As if that weren't enough, Celta de Vigo's goal that made it 3-1 on the scoreboard came from a corner that wasn't. The ball clearly touched a Galician striker, after a tackle by Tchouameni.

Gil Manzano, however, awarded the corner kick. And Celta scored.

Indignation Grows Among Madridists

It's not the first time Gil Manzano has caused controversy at Bernabéu. Real Madrid had already had run-ins with the Extremaduran referee in the past.

This time, Madridists exploded on social media. Roncero was the clearest voice: “This is unbearable. Two clear penalties and an invented corner. You can't compete like this.”

Real Madrid saved the three points. But the feeling of grievance remains.

With El Clásico on the horizon, the white club expects more rigorous refereeing. Roncero has already issued the warning.