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A way of expressing my individuality – Ramos revels in Panenka penalty

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos explained the Panenka penalty is "a way of expressing my individuality" after his successful spot-kick against Girona.

Ramos scored twice, including a coolly converted penalty, in Madrid's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarter-final first-leg victory over Girona on Thursday.

The Spain international put Madrid 2-1 up approaching half-time when he beat Gorka Iraizoz with a Panenka from the spot, before netting his second and the club's third in the 77th minute.

Speaking afterwards, Ramos – who has scored all seven penalties he has taken in all competitions this season – told reporters: "Taking a penalty in this manner is a way of expressing my individuality and the good moment I'm living through.