Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has charged by Uefa for receiving a yellow card on purpose during the Champions League match against Ajax in order to serve a suspension before the quarter-finals.
Defender Ramos was booked in the 89th minute of Madrid's 2-1 victory in Amsterdam on February 13, which meant he would therefore miss the second leg at the Bernabeu.
Speaking immediately after the match, Ramos was quoted as saying he "would be lying" if he denied deliberately earning the booking. The defender later denied it was deliberate, referring instead to intentionally giving away a free-kick to prevent an Ajax equaliser.
Governing body Uefa launched a disciplinary investigation and confirmed on Tuesday evening Ramos had been charged under Article 15.
If found guilty when the case is dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on February 28, Ramos could be punished with an extended suspension.
Reporting by Press Association.
