Antonio Rudiger did something unexpected when Sergio Ramos collided with him during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Sevilla.
Ramos faced his former team for the first time since departing Real Madrid as a free agent in 2021. His career at Real spanned 37 years and was marked by numerous accolades and honors, including playing a pivotal role in the club’s four Champions League victories during that period.
On Saturday evening at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, the Spanish center-back had his sights set on the present and future rather than dwelling on the past. His priority was leading his team out of the La Liga relegation zone after a challenging start to the season.
At the beginning of his career, he frequently got into scuffles while playing left side central defense alongside Nemanja Gudelj. Despite this, he managed to avoid receiving a yellow card. However, for those seeking a physical confrontation, there was no shortage of excitement. During a match in the 42nd minute, Ramos faced off against Rudiger, who played for Real and often substituted for him when he arrived in the summer of 2022. Both teams were skilled at football, resulting in a challenging game. Although there were some heated moments, it wasn’t the type of altercation that Ramos usually expects when interacting with opposing players.
Despite facing a furious Ramos over the years, Rudiger didn’t choose to run away like many other players would have done.
Rudiger showed remarkable courage when he responded to a Spanish man who grabbed his mouth and pulled down his shirt with laughter, an act that most people would not have dared to do. Although the argument continued for some time, the incident came to an end when Rudiger’s teammates intervened, causing the famous Real Madrid player to finally leave.
The game ended with the German team winning the mental game, while Ramos received a yellow card for hitting in the 77th minute. This occurred just three minutes after David Alaba accidentally scored an own goal, giving Sevilla the lead. Four minutes later, Dani Carvajal scored a header to tie the game.
In the latter part of the match, there was a decline in discipline which resulted in the issuance of seven yellow cards. Unfortunately, neither team was able to secure a winning goal, resulting in a drawn game with a 1-1 scoreline.
