Iván Ramírez Segovia's bittersweet Cerro Porteño debut includes a goal but ends in defeat

Iván Ramírez Segovia celebrated his first goal for Cerro Porteño in his debut match, marking the start of the Torneo Clausura 2026. However, the occasion was soured by a comeback victory for the opposing team, leaving the Ciclón with a bitter taste in their season opener.

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Yes, the goal I managed to score was very positive. A debut, let's call it, nice. Unfortunately, it wasn't what was expected, how we wanted to start, but hey, this is a long season and we have another game on Tuesday to recover.

Ramírez, the right-back, opened the scoring, igniting hope among the Cerro Porteño faithful. Yet, the team could not maintain their lead, ultimately conceding a difficult defeat. "Yes, the goal I managed to score was very positive. A debut, let's call it, nice. Unfortunately, it wasn't what was expected, how we wanted to start, but hey, this is a long season and we have another game on Tuesday to recover," Ramírez stated after the match.

The loss has raised concerns among fans, but the team emphasizes that the season has just begun. When asked about the tactical reasons for the collapse and team disorganization, the former Libertad player was self-critical. He pointed to the inherent risks in the playing style they are trying to implement. "Well, they are circumstances of the game. We are trying to play; that sometimes has consequences, and well, that's what happened to us," he explained.

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Well, they are circumstances of the game. We are trying to play; that sometimes has consequences, and well, that's what happened to us.

With a tight schedule ahead, the squad recognizes the limited room for error. Ramírez stressed the importance of daily training to refine their collective performance before their upcoming away match. "No, I think we are improving quite a bit, but we know that playing like this can be very costly. And well, with practice, we will keep improving, and I think we need to improve," he added.

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No, I think we are improving quite a bit, but we know that playing like this can be very costly. And well, with practice, we will keep improving, and I think we need to improve.