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Sergio Ramos’ Panenka Saved as Toluca Rout Monterrey 6-2

Coach Domènec Torrent said the miss flipped the match’s momentum.

Overview

  • Monterrey went 1-0 up through Germán Berterame before Ramos’ 20th‑minute Panenka was saved by Hugo González at Estadio Nemesio Diez.
  • Toluca flipped the match with three quick goals to lead 3-1 and ultimately won 6-2, with Jesús Angulo, Paulinho and Nicolás Castro on the scoresheet.
  • Torrent criticized the turning-point penalty, saying his team went from comfortable control to losing their way after the miss.
  • The failed attempt was Ramos’s first missed spot kick since November 2020 and drew widespread ridicule on social media.
  • Multiple outlets reported the result allowed Toluca to overtake Monterrey in the table, dealing a setback to Rayados’ title hopes.