Romanian player Andrei Ratiu has gone viral on social media following Rayo Vallecano's 2-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga's 37th round. The Romanian defender was spotted in a fast-food restaurant in Madrid shortly after the match. Ratiu was not alone; he was accompanied by teammate Dani Cardenas.
The two players were buying several kebabs for their Rayo teammates when the moment quickly made its way to Twitter. According to AS, Ratiu and Cardenas purchased five wraps for their teammates. In the restaurant, they were recognized by fans who asked for photos, which the players happily provided. They even offered a round of beers to those present.
After crossing the street, people at another bar started singing "La Vida Pirata." Ratiu and Cardenas stopped and bought more beers for the fans. The team from Madrid secured a 2-0 win against Villarreal, moving up to eighth place in La Liga. Rayo is now one point ahead of Getafe, qualifying for the UEFA Conference League preliminaries, and three points behind Celta Vigo, which secures a spot in the UEFA Europa League preliminaries.
The incident, dubbed by AS.com as the "Kebab of Cardenas and Ratiu," quickly spread on Twitter. Recently, Spanish press reported that Ratiu is back on Barcelona's radar. According to El Nacional, the Catalan club's interest in Ratiu has not diminished, and Hansi Flick appreciates the Romanian international. However, a potential transfer depends on Jules Kounde's situation, as Barcelona is waiting for Liverpool's significant offer for the French defender.
Andrei Ratiu and Dani Cardenas, you two are legends! I can't wait to see what crazy viral moment you'll create next. Will Barcelona finally make a move for Ratiu, or will he stay with Rayo? Let's keep the kebab tradition alive, and who knows, maybe we'll see Ratiu on the pitch in a kebab-themed jersey!