The train tragedy that occurred this morning between Los Yebenes and Urda, near Toledo, caused the death of some people and the injury of others, with at least 400 passengers involved in the two trains. The incident, which led to the suspension of the Copa del Rey matches, sparked a strong reaction on social media, particularly from Atletico Madrid defender Marcos Llorente.
In his post on Instagram, Llorente aimed direct criticism at the Spanish Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Óscar Puente. The player asked the minister to "put Twitter aside" and focus on his work, stressing that in situations involving human life at stake, the minister should demonstrate "a sense of responsibility, seriousness, commitment to safety and respect". Llorente accused Puente of behaving like a "thirteen-year-old boy" on social media, rather than taking responsibility for his role.
Llorente's message was also shared by Morata, another Atletico Madrid player, amplifying criticism of the minister. The defender expressed his frustration at Puente's perceived lack of commitment, calling him "an absolute disaster" when it comes to rail safety. Llorente also suggested that, as often happens, the minister may be trying to assign blame to others rather than address the problem.
The tragedy had immediate repercussions on the sporting calendar: the Copa del Rey matches were suspended for three days, pending a more in-depth analysis of the causes of the accident. The railway authorities have launched an investigation to determine responsibility and to evaluate any corrective measures to be taken to avoid similar accidents in the future.
For now, attention remains focused on managing the crisis and finding solutions that guarantee the safety of passengers. Minister Puente was called to answer questions from the media, while the relevant authorities will continue to monitor the situation. In the meantime, Atletico Madrid fans and players are waiting for the situation to be resolved and for football to resume its normal activity.