Sergio Ramos Surpasses a Former Real Madrid Teammate to Achieve a New Champions League Record

Sergio Ramos Makes Remarkable Return to Sevilla, Sets Spanish Record in Champions League Start

Sergio Ramos, despite not undergoing training for nearly three months prior to rejoining Sevilla, seamlessly reintegrated into his former club. He initiated the triumph over Las Palmas last Sunday and received the nod for Los Nervionenses’ Champions League kickoff against Lens on Wednesday.

This marked a momentous occasion for Ramos, as he not only represented his childhood club in European football’s most prestigious competition but also marked his 138th appearance in a Champions League match, a Spanish record at the age of 37.

According to Relevo, Ramos surpassed Raul Gonzalez, his former teammate at Real Madrid from 2005 to 2010, to become the Spanish player with the highest number of starts in the European Cup/Champions League.

Ramos aspires to crown this historic moment by aiding Sevilla in a strong start to their 2023-24 Champions League campaign. Nevertheless, Lens, despite their infrequent appearances in the competition over the years, won’t make it an easy feat.