Sergio Ramos Debuts in Concacaf Amid Shakira’s Concert Chaos

Ciudad de México, México – On March 12, 2025, Colombian singer Shakira‘s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” kicked off in Monterrey, Nuevo León, generating unexpected challenges for the local soccer club, Rayados de Monterrey. The club’s CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Canada’s Vancouver Whitecaps had to be relocated due to the concert’s logistical demands.

As Shakira prepares for her shows, Rayados’ match against the visiting Whitecaps would mark a significant moment in soccer for 2010 World Cup champion Sergio Ramos. The match is crucial as the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, with key contributions from players like Roberto De La Rosa and Belal Halbouni.

The decision to move the home game to Estadio Corona, home of Santos Laguna, was made to accommodate Shakira’s concert at Estadio BBVA, where the Rayados usually play. This adjustment meant Rayados would not have the home advantage they sought in this do-or-die match.

Sergio Ramos, a decorated professional who has claimed UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid, is set to make his Concacaf debut. Despite the change in scenery, Ramos, now 38, remains unfazed, noting, “Playing is what really matters, especially with opportunities for prestigious titles like the Club World Cup.”

Tickets for the concert are still on sale for those in the Monterrey area, priced around 5,367 pesos. Fans hoping to see Ramos play at Estadio Gigante de Acero need the Rayados to advance further in the tournament.

As the time approaches for the high-stakes match at Estadio Corona, anticipation builds among fans and players alike. The outcome of this match could determine their path towards the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.