A great leader, fantastic centre-back and undisputed talisman at Santiago Bernabeu, Sergio Ramos has been one of the vital cogs in Real Madrid's set-up over the years. His popularity is second to none which also explains the hefty paycheck he draws every week. But, while the Madridistas hail him as their true leader, Ramos has a side which, every now and then, overshadows his performance.

Deliberate or not, his arm-tackle against Mohammed Salah during the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool last season had caused a huge backlash amongst the football fans across the globe. For the Madrid skipper, it seems, winning - not just the game, but every single tackle - is everything. And, those who've seen him in action would agree that the Spaniard doesn't mind getting his hands a little dirty, quite literally on many occasions.

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And, Los Blancos' recent La Liga encounter against Girona was a testimony to that. If Madrid' 1-2 loss to the least-favoured club came as a surprise, Ramos' red card in the 90th minute further spelt their doom. The Madrid centre-back was given a yellow card for a handball inside the box which resulted in a penalty for the visitors in the 64th minute.

After 20 minutes of levelling the game, Girona got in front through a beautiful strike from Portu. And, with the hosts trailing by a goal, the home fans were handed another blow in the 90th minute when Ramos was handed his second yellow card for kicking Girona's Cristhian Stuani in another bad and unwanted foul.

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Owing to his red card, Ramos etched his name in the history books for a La Liga record that he wouldn't be able to forget anytime soon. Thanks to his latest antics, Ramos now has 20 red cards to his name in the Spanish league - most by any footballer in La Liga. He also became the only player for Real Madrid to receive 25 red cards in his career so far.

If his red card left Real Madrid frustrated, Ramos' comments after the game further showed his flawed understanding of the game. "Looking at the result, I'd be lying if I said I didn't force, it is not to underestimate the opponent nor to think that the series is over, but in football, you have to make tough decisions," the Real Madrid captain said.

Real Madrid lost to Girona ð®. Sergio Ramos still in love with red cards.

Zidane: pic.twitter.com/6WNIcCLriH

— Chemical Boy âï¸ (@Chemicalboyy) February 17, 2019

 

Sergio Ramos is finished. The worrying thing is that people still think he's the best centre back in the world, when in reality, he isn't even top 5 anymore

— Josh (@KloppStyle) February 17, 2019

Most carded Real Madrid player ever:
Sergio Ramos 

Most carded player in the history of La Liga:
Sergio Ramos

Most carded player in the Champions League:
Sergio Ramos

Most carded player for Spain:
Sergio Ramos

Most carded player in El Clásico history:
Sergio Ramos pic.twitter.com/VftMiOUryK

— WeDiscussFootball (@DiscussFootbal) February 17, 2019

Calm Down! Sergio Ramos will play against Barcelona in both LaLiga and Copa del Rey.  pic.twitter.com/1lERVxtPYd

— SM¹³ (@SMFutboI) February 17, 2019

Sergio Ramos: The first player EVER to receive 20 red cards in LaLiga...

Record breaker, history maker. ð pic.twitter.com/rpk7rfnYkP

— Football Tweets (@FutballTweets) February 17, 2019

Solari when he sees Ramos in the locker rooms #RealMadridGirona #RealMadrid #SergioRamos pic.twitter.com/TsH6JTedU5

— Kamaludin Abdirashid (@kamaludin_diin) February 17, 2019

Sergio Ramos only THRICE in his Career had gone a whole calendar year without seeing red card.

â 2011
â 2015
â 2018 #RESPECT pic.twitter.com/dFL2iot3cn

— SM¹³ (@SMFutboI) February 17, 2019

Normal people: *enjoying their day*

Sergio Ramos:
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— Owenð©ðªð¨ð¦ (@LFCOwen96) February 17, 2019

Sergio #Ramos is the proud owner of these records:

âMost cards in #RMCF history
âMost cards in #UCL history
âMost cards in #LaLiga history
âMost cards in #ESP history
âMost cards in #ElClasico history pic.twitter.com/DvLDkMNoGA

— ShotOnGoal (@shotongoal247) February 17, 2019