Ramos’ record 177th marred by misses
Spain forward Gerard Moreno came off the bench to snatch a 1-1 draw away to Switzerland in the Nations League on Saturday after Sergio Ramos had missed two penalties.
Ramos, who also became the most capped European player of all time, had scored most of his previous 25 penalties but was thwarted when Yann Sommer guessed the proper way and repelled his spot kick in the 58th minute to preserve his side's lead.
Switzerland had taken the lead in the 23rd minute through Remo Frueler and could have doubled their advantage in the second half but Ramos came to his side's rescue with a goalline clearance.
Spain then earned another penalty in the 79th which resulted in Swiss defender Nico Elvedi being sent off. However, Ramos was again outwitted by Sommer, who cannot be fooled by the defender's chipped 'Panenka' penalty and caught the ball.
Substitute Moreno saved Ramos' blushes in the 89th minute, finally beating Sommer by lashing home a cross from Sergio Reguilon.
Germany lead Group A4 with nine points, while Spain are second with eight and must win Tuesday's showdown in the home to Joachim Loew's side so that you can progress to the ultimate four. Switzerland, meanwhile, were relegated to League B.
