Have a look at Sergio Ramos and Marco Asensio’s phone call celebration meaning
Sergio Ramos has wasted no time making his presence felt in Liga MX, scoring his second consecutive goal as Monterrey played out a 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul on Sunday. Just a week after heading home his first goal for Monterrey against Santos Laguna, he replicated the feat against Cruz Azul, giving his side the lead in the 12th minute. Following his goal, he sprinted toward the corner flag and paid homage to his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo by performing the iconic “Siuuu” celebration. His trademark jump and spin, accompanied by the celebratory shout, electrified both his teammates and the fans in attendance.
Sergio Ramos and Marco Asensio phone call celebration meaning explained and is it a dig at Real Madrid’s contract situation
Another celebration of Ramos’ which has gone viral recently is his phone call celebration, one where he is seen picking up a call before putting it down and signaling two with his fingers. While he’s yet to explain its meaning, football fans have alluded it as being a jibe towards Real Madrid who refused to sign Ramos despite him asking them for a contract renewal twice.
This theory has further been solidified by Marco Asensio’s similar celebration at Aston Villa with many feeling he’s used it to hit out at his ex-club Madrid much like Sergio Ramos.
Sergio Ramos had back in 2017 explained his phone call celebration against Napoli, insisting he did it before Lionel Messi.
Messi caused a stir with the ‘call me’ celebration after scoring in Barcelona’s 5-0 LaLiga thrashing of Celta Vigo on Saturday and it was believed Messi was gesturing to the club about his contract situation, although it was later said it was aimed at his nephew.
Just days later and Ramos repeated it after netting in Madrid’s 3-1 victory as the Spanish giants completed a 6-2 aggregate win in the Champions League last-16 but Ramos was quick to point out it was a celebration he used long before the Barcelona maestro.
“I made the gesture before Leo,” he said after the win.
“I did it at the Camp Nou.”
Why Sergio Ramos’ celebration went viral?
Sergio Ramos made a commanding statement on the pitch for Monterrey, delivering a trademark header and celebrating in a fashion reminiscent of his former Real Madrid teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo. After finding the back of the net against Cruz Azul, he paid tribute to Ronaldo by executing the iconic ‘Siuuu’ celebration before theatrically slamming down an imaginary phone. Though the match ended in a 1-1 draw, Ramos’ performance underscored his growing influence within the squad.
Since joining Monterrey last month following an eight-month hiatus from club football after departing Sevilla, the Spanish icon has wasted no time making his mark. Handed the captain’s armband on his debut, he has now scored in consecutive games, reinforcing his presence as both a leader and a goal-scoring threat. Currently sitting fifth in Liga MX, Monterrey remains firmly in contention for a quarter-final spot.
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However, Ramos’ time in Mexico has not been without controversy. The Real Madrid legend received his first red card in Liga MX during a fiery encounter against Pumas on Sunday afternoon. Despite his strong start—netting three goals in just five appearances—his latest outing ended in drama, as he was sent off in the final moments of Monterrey’s 3-1 victory. Even in moments of adversity, Ramos continues to command attention, proving that his impact extends far beyond just goal-scoring.