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The 3 players with most red cards in Champions League history

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Let’s check out the players who have been sent off more than three times in the Champions League.

The Champions League is one of the most prestigious competitions in world football. Every year, the best teams from across Europe compete for the chance to lift the famous trophy. However, with high stakes come high emotions, and players often find themselves getting carried away on the pitch. Here, we take a look at the top 3 players with the most red cards in Champions League history.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (4)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is known for his goal instinct and his larger-than-life personality, but he is also infamous for his temper on the pitch. The Swedish striker has received four red cards in his Champions League career, the most recent of which came in 2015 while playing for Paris Saint-Germain against Chelsea. Despite his disciplinary issues, Ibrahimovic is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation.

Edgar Davids (4)

Edgar Davids played for several top European clubs during his illustrious career. He was known for his tenacity and aggressive style of play, which sometimes led to disciplinary problems on the pitch. Davids never received a straight red card in his 74 UCL appearances for Inter, Milan, Juventus and Ajax. However, he was sent off due to double booking four times.

Sergio Ramos (4)

Sergio Ramos is one of the most successful defenders of his generation, having won numerous trophies with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. However, the Spanish center-back is also known for his disciplinary issues, particularly his tendency to pick up red cards. Ramos has received four red cards in his Champions League career, the most recent of which came in the 2019-20 season against Manchester City. Despite his disciplinary problems, Ramos is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the history of the Champions League.

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