Sergio Ramos's promise to Lucas and Modric before the round of 16: 'On Saturday...'

Real Madrid has reached the round of 16 of the Club World Cup after a more than acceptable group stage. The efforts of Xabi Alonso's pupils have placed them as first in Group H, a circumstance that will force them to face Juventus for a spot in the quarterfinals.

The focus of the sports preparation in Palm Beach Garden is on the match against the players led by Igor Tudor because there are many incentives to win. In addition to continuing to advance in the first edition of a tournament that seems to have arrived to stay and the financial rewards for advancing to the next round, there is the possibility of a reunion.

This is what the former Real Madrid player would have notified who could soon face his old club: Sergio Ramos. The former "4" and first captain of the Merengue squad left in the summer of 2021, as a free agent, after notable disagreements with the contract renewal offered by the club. From there, he moved to PSG, where he spent a few years, and had a brief return to Sevilla.

Sergio Ramos has been looking for a team since he left the Andalusian side. The approaches from several South American squads, even though they offered very attractive football conditions for the veteran defender, didn't convince him in the overall financial aspect. That's why he waited until the call came from Rayados de Monterrey.

It would be an event to remember

His incorporation into the Mexican sports discipline has allowed him to be present at the Club World Cup. The North American squad has progressed throughout its group stage, at the same time as Real Madrid, until reaching the round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund.

If they defeat the German black-and-yellow squad, Real Madrid and Rayados de Monterrey will face each other in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. Sergio Ramos has spoken with Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez, his two great friends in Santiago Bernabéu locker room, about that hypothetical matchup.

"See you on Saturday," the former Madrid center-back hinted to his former teammates. Even though the possibility of facing Sergio Ramos is very close, Xabi Alonso doesn't want distractions for his players. Especially now that he has managed to get Santiago Bernabéu locker room to adapt to his tactical approaches.

In any case, those three players will have to wait to make a reunion full of competitiveness and good memories a reality. All those good feelings would be temporarily interrupted while a quarterfinal match is in effect, which will bring many emotions to both players and supporters of the white club.