Challenges in the Life of Sergio Ramos in a Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Sergio Ramos's life and career.

Sergio Ramos García is a Spanish professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders ever. He currently captains Liga MX club Monterrey and is renowned for his tackling, aerial prowess, leadership, and goal-scoring ability, having scored over 100 goals for Real Madrid. Ramos spent sixteen seasons at Real Madrid, winning four UEFA Champions League titles. He also achieved international success, winning two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Spain national team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

September 2005: Ramos receives first red card for Real Madrid

On September 18, 2005, Sergio Ramos received his first red card for Real Madrid in a match against Espanyol.

November 2010: Ramos sent off in match against Barcelona

On November 29, 2010, Sergio Ramos was sent off in Real Madrid's 5–0 loss at Barcelona after kicking Lionel Messi and pushing Carles Puyol.

January 2013: Ramos sent off and suspended in Copa del Rey

On January 9, 2013, Sergio Ramos was sent off and received a four-match suspension for insulting the referee in a Copa del Rey match against Celta Vigo.

December 2013: Ramos receives a club record red card for Real Madrid

On December 14, 2013, Sergio Ramos received a club record 18th red card for Real Madrid in a draw against Osasuna, but the suspension was later lifted.

March 2014: Ramos receives 19th red card

On March 23, 2014, Ramos received his 19th red card in a 4–3 home defeat to Barcelona.

April 2016: Ramos is sent off in a match against Barcelona

On April 2, 2016, Sergio Ramos returned from suspension in a 2–1 victory against Barcelona at Camp Nou, where he was again sent off, receiving his 21st red card and fourth in a Clásico fixture.

June 2016: Penalty Miss at Euro 2016

At UEFA Euro 2016 on June 21, 2016, Sergio Ramos had a penalty kick saved by Danijel Subašić in a 2–1 loss to Croatia. Spain finished their Euro group as runners-up and crashed out in the Round of 16 against Italy.

January 2017: Own Goal, 50th La Liga Goal, and 500th Match

In January 2017, Sergio Ramos scored an own goal against Sevilla, contributing to Real Madrid's 2–1 loss and ending their 40-match unbeaten streak. Later in January 2017, he scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Málaga, marking his 50th goal in La Liga.

April 2017: Red Card in El Clásico and La Liga Title

In April 2017, Sergio Ramos was sent off for the 22nd time in his Real Madrid career during an El Clásico match against Barcelona. Despite the defeat, Real Madrid won their 33rd La Liga title, with Ramos as captain.

August 2017: 23rd Career Red Card

In August 2017, during Real Madrid's first game of the 2017–18 La Liga season, Sergio Ramos received his 23rd career red card, equalling the record for the most red cards in La Liga at the time.

February 2020: Equalled Record of Red Cards

In February 2020, Sergio Ramos equalled the record of red cards received in the UEFA Champions League. With four red cards, he shares the unwanted record with Zlatan Ibrahimović and Edgar Davids. This dismissal came in a 2–1 home defeat to Manchester City in the Round of 16 first leg.

2020: Exclusion from UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Ramos was excluded from the squad for UEFA Euro 2020 due to an injury-plagued season. This marked the first major tournament since Euro 2004 where he was not called up for the national team, ending a streak of featuring in ten consecutive tournaments.