- Sergio Ramos sets new record in the Champions League
- The Real Madrid defender was cautioned against Roma
- Paul Scholes is the second player with the highest cards
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has set another record in the Champions League as he becomes the most yellow carded player in the competition's history.
The Spain international was cautioned for the 36th time in career in the 3-0 win over Roma at the Bernabeu.
Isco, Gareth Bale and Mariano were among scorers as the European champions began their title defence with a victory.
The 35-year-old has overtaken ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes who had 35 yellow cards in his career, which has stood since the midfielder's retirement in 2013
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Ramos has come under heavy criticisms following his challenge on Liverpool star man Mohamed Salah that resulted into a dislocated shoulder during the Champions League final.
Ramos' style of defending has made him somewhat of an unpopular figure in England, particularly with Liverpool fans.
But the former Sevilla defender has been involved in the all-round success with the Spanish national team for a large period of time.
And Madrid fans will hoping their inspirational captain will help win the cup a fourth Champions League title in a row.
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Ramos has been outstanding under new manager Julen Lopetegui - with four wins out of five matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has said his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is now in the past.
The Portuguese superstar left the Santiago Bernabeu after nine year in the Spanish capital for a club record €112m.
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Source: Naija.ng
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