Sergio Ramos ends LaLiga season with 11 goals, most by any defender in the 21st century

Real Madrid finished off ir LaLiga campaign with a draw against Leganes, with both sides scoring twice past each or. Karim Benzema emerged as team’s top scorer, followed by captain Sergio Ramos, who scored a record 11 LaLiga goals for Real Madrid. With his scintillating LaLiga campaign, Ramos has registered a sensational record to his name.

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LaLiga winners: Sergio Ramos becomes highest-scoring defender in a season in 21st century

Ramos’ 11 goals in LaLiga this season makes him highest-scoring defender in 21st century in a single season. defender has scored more than 2010 World Cup winner across Europe in a single season, stepping up for his team in absence of Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio, both of whom struggled with major injuries throughout season. With opener against Leganes, Ramos also achieved 100-goal milestone. 97 of se goals came up for Los Blancos, while he netted thrice across all competitions during his stint with Sevilla.

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Sergio Ramos bags most goals for a defender in LaLiga history

Besides, Ramos has also scored most goals as a defender in history of LaLiga. four-time Champions League winner overtook Ronald Koeman’s 67 goal tally to make history in Spanish competition. Besides his splendid stats at club level, centre-back has also netted 21 times for Spanish national team.

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Sergio Ramos-led Real Madrid finish LaLiga with a draw 

Ramos scored opener in his side’s final LaLiga fixture at Butarque, heading it past Ivan Cueller from an Isco set-piece. However, Bryn Gil equalised just before end of first half with a hope to save his side from relegation from top tier of Spanish football. But, Marco Asensio doubled lead for Zidane, within seven minutes into second half after a sublime through ball from Isco.

In 78th minute, Roger Assale equalised for Leganes to bag a point from game. Los Blancos finished ir LaLiga campaign with defeats at home while losing just three games throughout season. Real Madrid w focus on second leg of Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City. Interestingly, Ramos will t be available for clash due to a red card in first tie.

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