In the recent clash between Sevilla and Lens, the scoreboard favored the French side with a 2-1 victory, sealing Sevilla’s exit from European contention this season. Despite the disappointing result for Sevilla, Sergio Ramos created history with his standout performance.
The Spanish central defender etched his name in the annals of football by netting a goal during this match. This goal marked Sergio Ramos’ 17th strike in the prestigious Champions League, securing his position as the highest-scoring defender in the history of this elite club competition.
This feat sees Sergio Ramos surpassing the previous record held jointly by Roberto Carlos and Gerard Pique, both having scored 16 goals. Ivan Elguera, with 15 goals, now finds himself trailing behind Sergio Ramos in this distinguished leaderboard. The goal not only marked a personal milestone for Ramos but also solidified his legendary status in the Champions League.