Sergio Ramos, donning the white jersey of Sevilla this time, made his return to face his former rivals, Barcelona. The atmosphere was already charged due to a dispute between the two clubs, with Sevilla refusing to attend the directors' lunch and occupy the box. In response, Barcelona announced the termination of relations with Sevilla, deeming their actions "unjustified and inappropriate."
On the pitch, however, there was no additional tension stemming from the heated exchange between the clubs' directors. Despite the immense anger felt by Barcelona's management, the players focused on the game. Meanwhile, Sevilla's delegation, who had concealed their intentions, watched the match from the stands. In the VIP area, a representation of the Barcelona women's team that had participated in the World Cup was present. Among them was Aitana Bonmatí, the world champion and reigning Best Player on the planet, showcasing her gold medal and The Best award.
A video from the lead-up to a Barcelona-Real Madrid match on April 2, 2016, was circulating on social media. It featured a tribute to Johan Cruyff, who had recently passed away. Sergio Ramos, then with Real Madrid, stood in the tunnel, ready to lead his team onto the field. To his right were the children who would accompany the players as mascots. The first child, who walked hand in hand with Ramos, was a young and smiling Lamine Yamal.
Seven years later, their paths crossed again, albeit more briefly, in the customary protocol fashion. They were set to meet face to face: Lamine Yamal, just a teenager at 16 years old in July, and Sergio Ramos, 37 years old, one at the end of his career and the other just beginning. Fate had one more twist in store for them, as they both played a role in Barcelona's goal.
Ferran Torres sent a cross to the advancing Yamal on the right flank. The young player attempted a header back to Fermín, but the ball deflected off Ramos' legs on its way, with the veteran defender inadvertently putting the ball into his own net.
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