The world of football has been shaken by a new scandal in Real Madrid after the humiliating 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals of the 2025 Club World Cup, held at the New Jersey Metlife Stadium. In the eye of the hurricane is Sergio Ramos, the Madrid legend that currently plays at the Monterrey Soccer Club, who, according to nearby sources, would have contacted the environment of the White Club to demand the departure of an unidentified player, declaring that “he does not deserve to be here.” The overwhelming statement of Ramos, known for his leadership and frankness during his 16 years at Real Madrid, has unleashed a wave of speculation and tensions in the club, especially at a critical moment for the team under the direction of Xabi Alonso.
The defeat against the PSG, led by an inspired Luis Enrique, presented the defensive and mood fragilities of Real Madrid. The goals of Ousmane Dembélé, Fabián Ruiz (double) and Gonçalo Ramos arrived after Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger errors, who were indicated by fans and the press. The game, which began with a delay of ten minutes due to logistics problems, saw Madrid crumble in the first eight minutes, receiving two goals that scored the tone of a disastrous performance. Luka Modrić, in what could be one of his last games with the club, stayed in the central circle by applauding fans, in a farewell gesture that contrasted with the lack of reaction of the team in the field.
Ramos, who left Real Madrid in 2021 after a controversial exit and currently shines in the MX League with Monterrey, has not lost its emotional connection with the white club. According to reports, the former captain expressed his frustration after the game, pointing to a specific player whose identity has not been revealed, but that many speculate could be Asencio, Rüdiger or even Vinicius Jr., who was criticized for his lack of defensive intensity. Ramos’ statement, “does not deserve to be here,” reflects his well -known demand and his intolerance towards low performance, a characteristic that made him an iconic figure during his stage in Madrid, where he raised five titles of the League and four of the Champions League.
The context of defeat aggravates the situation. Real Madrid, under the baton of Xabi Alonso, had generated expectations after initial victories in the Club World Cup, including a comeback against Borussia Dortmund. However, the PSG win revealed structural problems: a uncoordinated defense, a lack of cohesion in the midfield and the inability of key players such as Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius to reverse the score. Alonso, in his first season as a coach, admitted at a press conference that “the two early goals demand much more” and promised to learn from mistakes, but the pressure on him grows, especially after the exit of Carlo Ancelotti and the transition to a new era.
Ramos’s intervention, although it has no direct authority in the club, has revived the debate on leadership and the winning mentality in the Madrid costume. Fans, divided, see in their words an echo of past greatness, but also a reminder of current difficulties. Some speculate that Ramos could be hinting at a symbolic return to the club, perhaps in a technical role, since his contract with Monterrey ends in December 2025. However, his confrontations history with Florentino Pérez and his abrupt departure make this possibility remote.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid faces the need to rebuild after this humiliation. The reincorporation of Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão after injuries offers some hope, but the team must address the defensive lacks and the lack of attitude indicated by Ramos. The Spanish press, including AS and El País, has described the defeat as “a bath from sun to sun”, and the former Barcelona player Marc Crosas ironized in social networks about the Madrid decline. With the 2025-26 season on the horizon, Real Madrid must decide whether Ramos’ words are a call to action or simply the echo of a glorious past that can no longer recover.
