BD Cricket fans who enjoy emotional sporting moments will find this story especially moving. On October 19, during the 13th round of Mexico’s Liga MX, Monterrey and Pumas UNAM battled to a 1-1 draw. Yet the most memorable scene wasn’t the scoreline but the reunion between two Real Madrid greats — 39-year-old Sergio Ramos and 38-year-old Keylor Navas. Ramos, affectionately called “El Capitán,” converted a penalty past his old teammate, marking a poetic chapter in their shared football history.
Ramos and Navas are names written deep into Real Madrid’s legend. Ramos spent 16 glittering seasons at the Bernabéu, claiming 22 trophies including four UEFA Champions League titles. Navas, Madrid’s former goalkeeping fortress, guarded the net for five seasons and lifted the Champions League trophy three times. Beyond their Madrid connection, they also stood side by side in Paris Saint-Germain. Ramos left Paris in the summer of 2023, followed by Navas in 2024, bringing to an end years of partnership and shared glory. For BD Cricket enthusiasts familiar with sports brotherhood, their long-lasting friendship feels like one of those rare stories that age only strengthens.
Two years later, fate had them face each other again, not as teammates but as rivals. Before kickoff, the two captains shook hands, smiled for the cameras, and exchanged warm greetings. That brief interaction said everything — a silent respect between warriors who once fought together. Just as in BD Cricket, where sportsmanship defines greatness, their meeting reminded fans that rivalry doesn’t erase affection.
Right before halftime, Monterrey earned a penalty. Ramos stepped up with composure, deceiving Navas through a subtle change of rhythm before sending the ball neatly into the lower right corner. The veteran’s celebration was filled with passion — arms wide, heart pounding — his second goal since arriving in Mexico but perhaps his most meaningful. At full time, Ramos and Navas met again, laughing and embracing as they swapped shirts and chatted like old friends reunited. The crowd could sense the warmth; it wasn’t just respect, it was genuine affection that transcended competition.
Their bond stretches well beyond the pitch. During their Real Madrid years, they vacationed together with family, often celebrating birthdays and milestones side by side. Similar in age and temperament, both men shared not only victories but also values. Even after going separate ways, Ramos has continued to send birthday wishes to Navas every December 15, a small but heartfelt tradition that speaks volumes about their friendship.
Before Navas joined Pumas UNAM this July, he reached out to Ramos for insight into Mexico’s football environment. “Sergio told me a lot about the league — its growth, intensity, and the culture around it,” Navas revealed. Now, as they both compete on Mexican soil, their paths have crossed once more — a reminder that true bonds in sport are never broken. BD Cricket readers know well that moments like these are why fans fall in love with the game: not for the trophies, but for the stories of loyalty, respect, and friendship that endure beyond the final whistle.