Óscar Ramírez, known as ‘Macho’ Ramírez, openly criticized Alajuelense following a question about the struggles of Herediano. He directly addressed the reasons behind Alajuelense’s failure to qualify for the previous tournament. Ramírez did not hold back in pointing out the shortcomings within the Alajuelense team, detailing what he believes led to their disappointing performance. The conversation arose during discussion of Herediano’s difficulties, but quickly shifted to an assessment of their rivals, Alajuelense. He offered a blunt assessment of the team’s issues, sparking attention within Costa Rican football circles. This analysis comes after a challenging six months for Alajuelense, widely described as a period of struggle. The coach’s comments add to the ongoing debate surrounding the club’s recent form.