Sergio Ramos enjoys Sevilla return with win over Las Palmas

Sergio Ramos played for Sevilla for the first time since he left the club in 2005 as they earned their first win of the season over Las Palmas. The 37-year-old centre-back started in the 1-0 victory at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, following his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Ramos, who left Sevilla for Real Madrid 18 years ago to the ire of many supporters in Andalucia, was cheered on his return. Belgian winger Dodi Lukebakio sent Sevilla ahead after 71 minutes and with Ramos patrolling, they kept their first clean sheet of the campaign.

"I felt a lot of emotion ... it was amazing to find my people again, my home, my fans, it's unique," Ramos told 'Movistar'. The defender admitted some nerves about how fans would treat him after playing at a rival club for so long.

"I had a few doubts at first but the reception I had on my arrival, I will take to the grave ... now I can die happy," he added. Elsewhere Pacheta got off to a winning start as Villarreal's new coach thanks to Alexander Sorloth's 94th minute winner against Almeria in a 2-1 victory.

Getafe edged Osasuna 3-2, with Greenwood making his debut, and his first appearance since January 2022. The English striker, on loan at Getafe from Manchester United, was charged with attempted rape and assault in October 2022 but the charges were later dropped. Getafe coach Jose Bordalas sent Greenwood on in the 77th minute to applause from home fans at the club's Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium.

A group of Osasuna supporters greeted the 21-year-old's arrival to Spanish football with chants of "Greenwood, die". "I didn't hear them so I have nothing to say," said Bordalas. "I am very happy with the kid's debut."

 

September 17, 2023