Most Red Cards La Liga: Sergio Ramos not only left Real Madrid and La Liga as a world class defender but also as one of the most notorious ones as well.
Sergio Ramos had a history of bookings in the La Liga and as a defender of his caliber, he couldn’t be blamed for the same.
As a defender, it was his right to ensure that the ball does not get past him as he stood as cover for the goalkeeper.
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During such times; reckless tackles, ill-fated challenges took place which led to bookings and sending offs which changed the nature of the contest.
The Spanish defender has the record for most Red cards in the La Liga due to which he was rated as one of the most notorious defenders.
Cynical fouls were a part and parcel of his career for which he was dismissed many a times.
With 20 red cards, Ramos leads the pack for most dismissals in the Spanish top-flight competition.
The ex-Real Madrid defender also held the record for most yellow cards in the La Liga history with 173 to his name.
Ramos heads 2 of these lists which include the likes of Xavier Aguado and Pablo Alfaro with 18 red cards each.
There is a lot which a defender puts himself through during his career at the top level and Sergio Ramos was one such character.
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List of Most Red and Yellow card holders in La Liga are as follows:
Red Cards list Yellow Cards list
Sergio Ramos- 20 Sergio Ramos- 173
Xavier Aguado- 18 Alberto Lopo-155
Pablo Alfaro- 18 David Albelda- 151
Juanito- 17 Fernando Hierro- 147
Patxi Salinas-15 Raul Garcia- 144
Sergio Ramos was an exceptional talent in his 16 year-stay with the Los Blancos.
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