After Real Madrid put aside Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League final, captain Sergio Ramos warns Juventus that no quarter will be given when the two teams clash in Cardiff
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos (top) celebrates Isco's (below) goal against Atletico Madrid during the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has warned Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain not to let their friendship lull him into a false sense of security for next month's Champions League final, and insisted "sparks are going to fly" in Cardiff.
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Ramos and Higuain were teammates at the Bernabeu for six seasons, during which time they helped Real win three La Liga titles, but they will be on opposing sides in Cardiff and the Spaniard has assured no quarter will be given.
No rooms for sentiments
"He's a great friend and we have great relationship from when he was here, but I'm not going to gift him anything on the pitch," Ramos said.
Ramos will also come up against another familiar face in Juve full-back Dani Alves.
Ramos said: "Not only do they have Alves, they also have Higuain, Mario Mandzukic, Giorgio Chiellini....sparks are going to fly. They have a great team and are in very good form. It will be a great final for lovers of football."
The 31-year-old was speaking after Real secured a final showdown with the Italian superpowers after easing past Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
Holders Real were beaten 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon but won the tie 4-2 on aggregate to progress and remain on course for a third Champions League crown in four years. "We overcame some very competitive sides en route to the final, the likes of Bayern, the game in Naples, which also was a tough one, and Atletico," said Ramos, whose side are also in pole position to win the La Liga.
'Nothing achieved yet'
"I'm proud of the team, we've showed desire, character, and today, in what was a tough situation, we really saw how calm we can be. We haven't won anything yet, but we've taken a significant step. We're working well and are going to try to be in the best possible shape for when the final comes along as we now focus on La Liga.
"Leading this team as the captain is a great source of pride and what better way to do so than by lifting silverware," Ramos added
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