Monterrey's Sergio Ramos, left, celebrates with Gerardo Arteaga after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Credit: AP

Sergio Ramos was one of the biggest stars currently playing outside of Europe ahead of 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 of Monterrey's debut match against Inter.

In one of their best performances of the year, Monterrey held Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in their Club World Cup opener. Sergio Ramos headed in the equalizer in the 25th minute off a set-piece assisted by fellow Spaniard Óliver Torres,