Football news: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos: Champions Leauge last 16 not the time for a Panenka
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Published 16/03/2021 at 23:07 GMT
Sergio Ramos has explained that he would prefer not to take a cheeky chipped penalty in a match as important as a Champions League last-16 game out of respect for his opponents. The Real Madrid skipper was on target from the spot as his side secured a place in the quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate win over Atalanta.
Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Atalanta at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid on March
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Sergio Ramos has insisted that it would be inappropriate to try a Panenka penalty in a match as important as a Champions League knock-out tie.
The central defender netted his side's second goal in the 3-1 win over Atalanta on Tuesday, which secured a 4-1 aggregate victory and a place in the quarter-finals.
He eschewed his previous predilection for a cheeky chipped penalty with a driven effort and insisted that he would not disrespect an opponent like that.
"Shooting a Panenka is always something I'm thinking about," he is quoted as saying by AS.
"But it wasn't an option today. No opponent can be underestimated. I always try to wait for the goalkeeper to move.
"I'm happy to help the team with a good performance."
Ramos sparked plenty of conversation on social media for his animated reaction to Vinicius Jr's miss after a fine solo effort.
"You end up lamenting it after the great move Vinicius made didn't end up with a goal," he explained.
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"I would have been very happy. But the important thing is the great game he played."
Reflecting on his team's performance, Ramos was delighted with the level of control his team-mates exerted on their Italian opponents.
"The objective was to go through and we did it with a good result," he said.
"We didn't think about the first leg, we wanted to dominate and control the game,. We had some chances to score another goal but we are happy."
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