In the first match of the semifinal group stage, Nacional defeated Once Caldas 1–0, Ramírez was sent off in the 91st minute after an argument with an official. After returning from suspension, Ramírez started the match against América de Cali but Nacional lost 2–1. Nacional advanced to their second straight final when on the final day of the semifinal group stage Nacional and Once Caldas drew 0–0, the club ended with 11 points, one above América de Cali who drew with Cúcuta Deportivo. Nacional faced La Equidad in the final, Ramírez played the full 90 minutes as the club won the first leg 3–0. Back at their home ground Nacional and La Equidad drew 0–0, Ramírez played the full game as he and Nacional won their second straight league title. Once again Ramírez was considered as one of the most important players from Nacional's title run.