Sergio Ramos is named ‘Master of Dark Arts’ for what he did against Ajax during the 89th minute.
Where there is Sergio Ramos, there will be shithorsery. The Spanish International was involved in a grapple with Kasper Dolberg during the 89th minute against Ajax in the first leg of Champions League Round of 16.
Real Madrid continued their fine fettle with a 2-1 win over Ajax at Johan Cryuff Arena on Wednesday. But, the game was full of controversy when a goal was overturned by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the first half and Lucas Vazquez’s push on Frenkie De Jong went unnoticed despite the referee being close to the incident.
Despite these two moments, another moment of brilliance from Sergio Ramos was brought into the spotlight. The Los Blancos skipper decided to grapple with Kasper Dolberg to receive a yellow knowingly.
It is not the fact that the Real Madrid defender will miss the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu, but he will enter the next round with nil bookings. He decided to take a gamble despite not sealing the Quarterfinals qualification yet.
Speaking to El Chiringuito TV after the game, Ramos said that he does not underestimate Ajax side, but he decided to take a gamble by bringing down Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg.
“Not to underestimate the opponent, but sometimes you have to take these decisions and that’s what I decided,”
The second leg will take place at Santiago Bernabeu on March 5th as the Los Blancos eye yet another qualification to the last eight of the competition.
