Real Madrid's captain Sergio Ramos is one of the toughest defenders in the world, and sometimes his intensity gets him in more trouble than his coach would like. Today, Ramos confirmed both statements by helping Los Blancos beat Deportivo 3-0, but he threw it all away by earning a red card in stoppage time.
Ramos was accused of throwing an elbow while looking to clear an aerial ball away from Real Madrid's final third. Since he had been booked previously, the ref didn't hesitate to show him a second yellow, forcing him to watch Los Blancos' next game from the stands alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Los Blancos' Spaniard captain now shares the dubious honor of being the player with the most red cards in La Liga history.
3 - Player with the most red cards in La Liga history:
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 20, 2017
18 - SERGIO RAMOS
18 - Pablo Alfaro
18 - Xavi Aguado.
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If you were wondering how many times Ramos has been sent off in his professional career, here's that number for you.
23rd red card of Sergio Ramos’ career.
— David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) August 20, 2017
The Spanish defender's disciplinary numbers have to be cause for concern for Zidane & Co.
Sergio Ramos: Has been shown nine red cards in the league since August 2009, more than any other La Liga player in that period
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