A late-game scare and the play of rookie defender Jacobo Ramon overshadowed Real Madrid’s 3-2 triumph over Celta Vigo on Sunday.
When Los Blancos led 3-0, the 20-year-old, who had been promoted from Real Madrid Castilla because of an injury issue, was brought on as a substitute. A dramatic finale at the Santiago Bernabeu resulted from his time on the field coinciding with Celta’s two late scores.
Fans vented their annoyance on social media by posting things like:
“Jacobo is giving me Vallejo vibes, looks lost and under pressure the minute he walks in.”
“Jacobo is absolute, Aspas had him figured out the moment he stepped on the pitch.”
“I even saw Lucas Vazquez playing as CB and Jacobo was there just for numbers.”
Ramon is still getting used to life at the top level. He made his professional debut in a Copa del Rey encounter against Leganes, where he gave up a penalty. Ramon might continue to get action because Real Madrid’s defense is beset by ailments. The club’s reliance on players from the academy, like him, highlights how crucial it is to develop new talent when things become tough.