WATCH: Spanish legend Sergio Ramos scores opening goal in Monterrey’s draw vs. Inter in FIFA Club World Cup

Who, if not he? Sergio Ramos was one of the biggest stars that currently played outside of Europe prior to the FIFA Club World Cup, and the former Real Madrid defender and Spain -legend delivered in his first match of the tournament when he scored the opening goal against Inter.

The match between the Mexican side and the Nerazzurri ended 1-1, which also marked the start of the new era under coach Cristian Chivu after Simone Inzaghi left the Italian giants after the 5-0 defeat against PSG in the Champions League final. After the opening head of Sergio Ramos, Inter reacted and the equalizer later scored in the first half., With the match 1-1 thanks to a goal from the Argentinian striker Lautaro Martinez. Martinez had the ball back in the net after the break, but it was excluded for offside.

Ramos, who played 671 games and scored 101 goals for Real Madrid in all matches during his 16 seasons with the club before moving to PSG, Sevilla and now Monterrey, spoke with Dazn after the last whistle.

“In the end, if you don’t win and don’t take the three points home, you are never 100% happy, but we knew it would be a very tough match against an opponent who came from a Champions League final. We were aware of the difficulties we would come across and the physical energy we should have to spend.

Interk captain Lautaro Martinez said: “We admitted a goal from a fixed piece where we have to improve because we started to defend Zonally, which is new to us. We have to continue; the tournament has just started and we have to improve a lot.”

Inter will now be confronted with Urawa Red Diamonds on Saturday, while Monterrey will meet River Plate on the same day and mark a crucial matchday for the group stage, because the Nerazzurri will meet later in the last match day of the E. group in the last competition.