The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter as Monterrey travels to Canada to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. However, one glaring omission from the Monterrey squad has caught everyone’s attention: Sergio Ramos will not be on the pitch.

Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos’ hopes of landing a major continental title in North America have been ruined by pop legend Shakira.

After falling short of reaching the final in the previous edition, losing decisively to Columbus Crew, the Monterrey management decided to top off a highly attractive project made up of great European football players, such as Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos, and ‘ Tecatito ’ Corona, with the addition of Sergio Ramos.

International soccer star Sergio Ramos is scheduled to face off against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place in a CONCACAF Champions Cup match.

The Rayados-Whitecaps match couldn't be played at Estadio BBVA because of a Shakira concert held at the stadium

Second-half goals from Edier Ocampo and Brian White led the Whitecaps to a 2-2 draw with Monterrey on Wednesday in Torreon, Mexico, as Vancouver won the teams' CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 match.

The Whitecaps are now undefeated in their last six outings across all competitions and will look to start the MLS campaign with a fourth straight league win when they visit FC Dallas on Saturday.