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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 33 of the collection, and the 32nd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” meme mean?
People reference “Ramos’s penalty” to mock a spectacularly disproportionate failure, missed with completely unnecessary force. It is a comic image of a mistake that goes way too far.
Where does the “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” meme come from?
During the penalty shootout of the 2012 Champions League semi-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Sergio Ramos sent his penalty far over the crossbar, contributing to Madrid’s elimination. The sheer size of the miss inspired recurring jokes in Spain imagining the ball still crossing the universe.
- 2012Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, where Ramos misses his penalty.
How to use the “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” meme
- He missed his shot Ramos-style, the ball just vanished.
- She missed so badly it was basically Ramos’s penalty part two.
- Classic way-too-hard shot, straight into Ramos penalty territory.
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The “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 90/100 · #32 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ramos’s sky-high penalty comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What happened with Ramos’s penalty?
In 2012, Sergio Ramos sent his shot far over the bar during a penalty shootout.
Against which team?
Against Bayern Munich, in the Champions League semi-final.
Why did this shot become a meme?
Because the ball flew so high it inspired jokes about a shot still travelling through space.
How do I get the Ramos’s sky-high penalty meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ramos’s sky-high penalty” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Ramos’s sky-high penalty card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cadena SER - El penalti de Ramos ante el Bayern · checked on November 5, 2026.
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