Sergio Ramos scores vs Real Sociedad to become highest-scoring defender in LaLiga history

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos continued his phemenal run of form against Real Sociedad on Matchday 30, standing rock-solid in defence while also stepping up on or end of pitch for Los Blancos. centre-back scored a penalty on Sunday that saw him secure a phemenal record to his name this weekend.

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Sergio Ramos LaLiga record: Sergio Ramos breaks Ronaldo Koeman's scoring record in Spanish top flight

Sergio Ramos scored a penalty against Real Sociedad that took his tally to 68 goals in LaLiga. 2010 World Cup winner has w overtaken legendary Barcelona defender and current Nerlands national team manr Ronald Koeman, as highest-scoring defender in history of LaLiga. Koeman scored 67 times in his illustrious LaLiga career.

Sergio Ramos has w found net in all of his 16 LaLiga seasons. Ramos’ 68 goals include two goals for Sevilla as well. legendary defender has w racked up seven goals this season, which is most in a single season for defender. He also scored seven LaLiga goals in 2016-17 when Los Blancos clinched domestic title along with Champions League crown. 

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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Los Blancos overcome La Real's challenge

Real Madrid had an opportunity to climb atop LaLiga after Barcelona drew against Sevilla. Zinedine Zidane's men took that opportunity with both hands. Despite a sloppy first half, Real Madrid held ir course with several changes in starting line-up. likes of Eden Hazard and Luka Modric were rested, while James Rodriguez started for first time since October. Vinicus Jr started in attack alongside Karim Benzema and Rodriguez. 

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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Karim Benzema's scoring streak continues 

Sergio Ramos broke deadlock in 50th minute after Vinicius Jr was brought down in penalty area. Spanish defender, having emerged as preferred penalty-taker at Bernabeu after departure of Cristia Ronaldo, did t disappoint. Benzema doubled lead in 70th minute, leaving goalkeeper Alex Remiro with his head in his hands with a blistering shot. Though Real Sociedad pulled one back with Mikel Meri's splendid strike in 83rd minute, La Real failed to salv a draw against Real Madrid at home. 

However, in what was a slight drawback for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos had to be taken off after he sustained a kck. victory ensured Real Madrid  top spot on LaLiga table with 65 points to ir name, same as Barcelona. Zidane's men will next play Mallorca, with Ramos and Casemiro set to miss game at  Alfredo di Stefa. 

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