Raúl Asencio left the UEFA Champions League playoff against SL Benfica early due to injury, raising immediate concerns after being rushed to the hospital for further tests. In the hours that followed, the player tried to reassure everyone about his health, but the medical situation turned out to be more serious than expected.
This Friday, Real Madrid confirmed that the defender has a cervical injury. In an official statement, the club said, “After examinations conducted on our player Raúl Asencio by the medical staff of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with a cervical muscle strain. His condition will be reevaluated soon.”
This injury will likely keep the player out of the upcoming match against Getafe CF in the league. The exact duration of his absence hasn’t been specified yet, but the Madrid medical team is closely monitoring his recovery, especially with a packed schedule for the Casa Blanca.
