Last week, Sergio Ramos' own goal ended Real Madrid's winning streak. Today, the Spanish center back redeemed himself by getting Real Madrid back to their winning ways by scoring a brace against Málaga.
Ramos' first half brace was enough for Real Madrid to put an end to a two-game losing streak in all competitions. With this win, Los Blancos take home the honorary "Campeón de Invierno" title, something they hadn't done since Carlo Ancelotti's last season at the helm.
But Ramos had one more cause for celebration this afternoon. With his goal today, he reached the 4th spot in the all-time goal scoring list for defenders in La Liga.
Most goals by defenders in La Liga history
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) January 21, 2017
67 – Ronald Koeman
60 – Fernando Hierro
52 – Pirri
50 – SERGIO RAMOS
46 – Roberto Carlos#LaLiga pic.twitter.com/z6QeTVOW8O
If that wasn't enough cause for celebration, "El Camero" needs three more goals to surpass legendary defender Roberto Carlos as Real Madrid's second all-time top scoring defender.
"Sergio Ramos (66) is the third top scoring defender for Real Madrid, behind Hierro (127) and Roberto Carlos (68)"
#OJOALDATO - @SergioRamos (66) ya es el TERCER defensa con más goles en TODA la historia del Madrid, tras Hierro (127) y Roberto Carlos (68)
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) January 21, 2017
And if there was room for trolling, Ramos also gave Los Blancos' fans a reason to mock Barcelona's supporters.
Goal in La Liga this season so far
— RMadridBabe (@RMadridBabe) January 21, 2017
NEYMAR
Matches: 14
Goals: 4
SERGIO RAMOS
Matches: 11
Goals: 6
NOTE: Sergio Ramos is a Defender
Sergio Ramos has two more league goals (6) than Neymar this season. Neymar has played 244 more minutes.
— Miran S. (@therealbozz) January 21, 2017