In reality, he chose this tattoo because it is similar to the logo for his favourite soccer team, Real Madrid.
Mr. Reyes Barrios was/is a professional soccer player in Venezuela. He has never been arrested or charged with any crime. He has a history of steady employment as a soccer player and as a youth and children's coach.
Experts in Venezuela who study the gang have all stated that there are no tattoos that associate gang members. It's not like the Central American MS-13 gang where tattoos are relevant in their organization.