Just hours before the Champions League round of 16 second leg, Real Madrid has leaked some internal impressions of Raul Asencio.
According to sports media outlet Marca, Raul Asencio is impressing Real Madrid internally. “Raul Asencio’s physical condition is unusual for a young player with no experience at the highest level,” doctor Ripoll initially stated, before adding:
“Asencio is in excellent physical condition. He plays a match every three days as if he’s been doing it his whole life, without it affecting his body.”
Called up at the start of the season to cover for the absences of Real Madrid’s key defenders, Raul Asencio seized his opportunity.
Real Madrid: Raul Asencio faces history
The young defender has proven himself solid in major matches. Impervious to pressure and with remarkable passing ability, Raul Asencio has won over his management.
The 22-year-old defender, who joined from La Cantera, has become a key player in Carlo Ancelotti’s defensive lineup, with most of Real Madrid’s defeats occurring in his absence.
That said, Raul Asensio will start for Real Madrid this Wednesday, March 12th, against Atletico Madrid.
The two clubs from the Spanish capital will face off in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
In the first leg, Real Madrid took a slight advantage following a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
This time, it’s at the Wanda Metropolitano that the Merengues will have to secure their place in the quarterfinals. Determined as ever, Raul Asencio will be Carlo Ancelotti’s backup in central defense.
A doubtful for some time, Real Madrid will also be able to count on Kylian Mbappé, who has fully recovered from his knock against Rayo Vallecano.
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