Since his arrival at Rayados de Monterrey for the Clausura 2025, Sergio Ramos has discovered a side of soccer he had never experienced before: the intensity and passion of the Mexican fans. Although the legendary Spanish defender had already visited Mexico as a tourist, experiencing the soccer culture from the inside has had a profound impact on him.
In a recent interview with FIFA, Sergio Ramos confessed that the fervor of the Monterrey fans reminded him of the intensity of soccer in South American leagues such as Argentina, where the mood of the fans depends largely on their team’s weekly results. “The passion and the feeling that the fans transmit here are unique. I haven’t experienced it anywhere else. For a player, that is very motivating; it rewards his effort with victories and titles,” said the 2010 world champion.
Complicated present
Despite his good adaptation in Liga MX, Sergio Ramos faces a major obstacle:
A muscle injury suffered in the last game of the regular tournament against León has kept him working separately.
His participation in the Play-In match against Pachuca is in doubt, which would be a significant loss for Rayados in their fight for a ticket to the Liguilla.
The passion and feeling that the fans transmit here are unique
Sergio Ramos
Monterrey was eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the Round of 16.
But it still has an important date at the end of the year: the 2025 Club World Cup.
The team from Monterrey will share a group with giants such as Inter Milan, River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds.
This tournament promises to be historic under the new expanded format.
The challenge of the Club World Cup
Buzzy
Aware of the difficulty of the challenge, Sergio Ramos stressed that commitment, effort and dedication are non-negotiable for Rayados.
“We want to compete toe-to-toe with any opponent. In these competitions there are always teams that surprise, and our goal is to advance in the group stage and dream big,” said the Spaniard, showing his usual winning mentality.
The presence of Sergio Ramos at the Club World Cup not only represents an opportunity for Rayados to raise its international prestige, but also for the veteran defender to add another memorable chapter to his long and successful career.
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