Uefa launch investigation into Sergio Ramos over ‘deliberate’ yellow card vs Ajax Real Madrid captain could face two-match ban if found guilty of purposefully trying to pick up suspension for second leg

Uefa have opened an investigation into Sergio Ramos following comments he made after his booking against Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The Real Madrid captain faces the prospect of a two-match ban if he is found guilty of purposefully trying to pick up a yellow card.

“A disciplinary investigation has been initiated based on Article 31(3) of the Uefa Disciplinary Regulations in connection with the statements made by Real Madrid player Sergio Ramos,” the governing body said in a statement on Thursday afternoon.

“Information in respect of this investigation will be made available in due course.”

The incident

Ramos was booked in the 89th minute of the last 16 first leg tie for a foul on Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg.

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The incident took place two minutes after Marco Asensio had secured a 2-1 win for the Spanish giants.

Because the booking was Ramos’ third of the competition it means he will automatically miss the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

However, he may also miss the first leg of a quarter-final should Real progress.

What the rules say

According to the Uefa Disciplinary Regulations, players face a two-game suspension “for clearly receiving a yellow or red card on purpose” and thanks to comment Ramos made on Spanish television after the match he could well be in hot water.

“Yes, the truth is that, seeing the result… It’s something I had in mind,” Ramos told El Chiringuito.

“It is not that I am underestimating the opponent but sometimes in football you have to make decisions and that’s what I decided.”