Spain was struck by what was described as an unprecedented tragedy on Wednesday, 28 October, after trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided on the Madrid-Seville railway line.
The crash happened at 8:54am near Urda, in the province of Toledo. At least 39 people were killed and a further 179 were injured.
Amid the chaos, Atletico de Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente entered the public debate and directly held Spain’s top leadership responsible for the disaster.
Llorente plays for Atletico de Madrid.