“I am here today because of Sergio Ramos,” Carlo Ancelotti HAILS former Real Madrid defender and captain ahead of Sevilla game
Sergio Ramos was given the nickname of 'Mr.92:48' ever since his iconic goal.
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Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring in the 2014 UCL Final (L- The Irish Times) Carlo Ancelotti lifting the trophy (R- CNN)
Ahead of the Real Madrid vs. Sevilla game, Carlo Ancelotti praises his former player and club captain, Sergio Ramos. Ancelotti went as far as to credit Ramos for his current job with Los Blancos.
Ancelotti reminisced about the legendary UEFA Champions League final 2013/14 goal scored by the Spanish defender in the game’s dying moments. The exact moment was 92:48 against Atletico Madrid. Atletico seemed to be walking away with the trophy with a soul Diego Godin goal in the 36th minute of the game. But, Ramos scored the equalizer with a magnificent header from the Luka Modric corner, taking the game to the extra time where the Royal Whites won 4-1. Further, they secured their 10th Champions League title in 2014.
Carlo Ancelotti credited Ramos for his performance and contribution to the club, saying, “If I am here today, it’s because of Ramos. If he hadn’t scored that goal [92:48] in the Champions League final, I probably wouldn’t be here.”
The Italian manager could also see this as an intelligent mind game. Fans also guessed his calm yet bright approach while managing games as he praised Ramos further, claiming he would have great fun against them.
Sevilla are set to host the league leaders Real Madrid. They will hope to secure a winning result against them with Sergio Ramos playing for them this time. Meanwhile, it is all set to get too emotional for El Capitan.
Sergio Ramos, the Mr. 92:48
Ramos, 35, left Santiago Bernabeu after a remarkable career. During his tenure in the Spanish capital, Ramos amassed over 670 appearances for Real Madrid winning five La Liga titles and clinching the Champions League four times. Sergio Ramos, often regarded as one of the most influential figures in Real Madrid‘s history, leaves behind a legacy marked by unforgettable moments.
One of the standout moments in Ramos’s career was his dramatic goal in the 2014 Champions League final against Atletico Madrid. With just seconds left on the clock (92:48), his header equalized the score and broke Atletico’s spirit.
This goal paved the way for Real Madrid to claim their 10th Champions League title in extra time. Sergio Ramos‘ contributions and unforgettable moments will be etched in the annals of football history. Real Madrid eventually triumphed 4-1 in spare time, securing their 10th Champions League title called ‘La Decima’.
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