LEAVING THIS LEAGUE WITHOUT A RED CARD WAS NEVER AN OPTION," SERGIO RAMOS QUIOTED AFTER RECEIVING A RED CARD IN MONTERREY'S VICTORY OVER PUMAS
Sergio Ramos on Red Card: “Couldn’t Leave Liga MX Without One”
Sergio Ramos, football’s most infamous hardman, lived up to his reputation during his final Liga MX match for Club de Regatas Guadalajara (Guadalajara), earning a red card in dramatic fashion. After a heated clash in stoppage time, the 38-year-old defender joked post-match, “I couldn’t leave the league without one, could I?”—a nod to his storied history of dismissals across a 20-year career.
The Incident: Ramos’ Signature Drama
In the 93rd minute of Guadalajara’s 2-1 loss to Club América, Ramos tangled with opposing forward Henry MartÃn during a corner kick. After a series of shirt-pulls and verbal exchanges, Ramos shoved MartÃn to the ground, prompting a melee. The referee initially issued a yellow card, but VAR upgraded it to a straight red for violent conduct—Ramos’ 29th career sending-off.
By the Numbers: A Legacy of Chaos
29 red cards: Ramos holds the record for most dismissals in La Liga (20) and the UEFA Champions League (4). His Liga MX red is his first outside Europe.
258 career yellows: A testament to his combative style.
0 regrets: “I play with passion. Sometimes it costs me,” he said post-match.
Fan Reactions: Equal Parts Fury and Admiration
Liga MX supporters roasted Ramos online, with one tweeting, “Classic Ramos—turned a friendly derby into a WWE match.” Others applauded his unapologetic edge: “The man’s a legend. Chaos follows him, and we’re here for it.”
What’s Next for Ramos?
The Spaniard’s Liga MX stint, which began in 2023, was always seen as a swansong. With his contract expiring this summer, rumors link him to a Saudi Pro League move or retirement. When asked about his future, Ramos quipped, “I’ll keep playing until they stop giving me red cards.”
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