Raul Asencio - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

'That's our Vinícius:' Another goal and another dance by the corner flag for Madrid star

After being loudly booed, Vinícius Júnior danced again

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Real Madrid player ratings vs Benfica: Vinicius Jr is electric! Brilliant Brazilian has emphatic final word as Alvaro Arbeloa's side dump Portuguese giants out of Champions League

Vinicius Jr danced and Real Madrid overcame an early deficit to see off Benfica in the Champions League playoff round, 2-1. Los Blancos fell...

6 HOURS AGO • goal

Real Madrid player ratings vs Benfica: Vinicius Jr is electric! Brilliant Brazilian has emphatic final word as Alvaro Arbeloa's side dump Portuguese giants out of Champions League

"Better have his senses back", "Bro gs my faith down" - Real Madrid fans react as star included in XI for Benfica UCL playoffs clash Real Madrid fans on X are wary of Raul Asencio's inclusion in the starting XI for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie against Benfica.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Forced off in UCL Asencio abandoned Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Benfica after taking an accidental blow to the face.

Impact Asencio was unable to continue playing after 77 minutes during his second consecutive start across all competitions. The defender is now at risk of missing upcoming matches, which would add to the absences of Dean Huijsen (thigh) and Eder Militao (hamstring), leaving Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba as the fittest center-back options.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Winners and losers of the weekend's football: Tottenham tormentor Eberechi Eze strikes again, Cesc Fabregas performs Arsene Wenger tribute act at Como and while Lens' Ligue 1 title hopes suffer major blow

The suspicion was that the Premier League title race was about to take a very dramatic turn after Manchester City drew to within two points...

2 DAYS AGO • goal

Winners and losers of the weekend's football: Tottenham tormentor Eberechi Eze strikes again, Cesc Fabregas performs Arsene Wenger tribute act at Como and while Lens' Ligue 1 title hopes suffer major blow

Real Madrid player ratings vs Osasuna: Raul Asencio late lapse costs Los Blancos as Vinicius Junior strike counts for nothing

After a testing week, Vinicius Jr did what he does best as he scored to bring Real Madrid backing into it against a spirited Osasuna side. T...

4 DAYS AGO • goal

Real Madrid player ratings vs Osasuna: Raul Asencio late lapse costs Los Blancos as Vinicius Junior strike counts for nothing

Real Madrid's next centre-back? Los Blancos planning transfer raid for Borussia Dortmund star

Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a move for Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck in the summer transfer window....

4 DAYS AGO • goal

Real Madrid's next centre-back? Los Blancos planning transfer raid for Borussia Dortmund star

Option again Asencio is available to play in upcoming games after overcoming a shin injury and serving his Champions League suspension.

Impact Asencio stayed on the bench during the last league contest versus Real Sociedad, but he should be ready to feature now that he's healthy and rested. Still, he's not guaranteed a starting spot with both Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen in good form. Asencio tallied 28 clearances, nine tackles and four clean sheets over a string of 11 starts prior to his absence.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Mourinho's still got some magic left - and Real Madrid return shouldn't be ruled out as Benfica boss plots Blancos' Champions League demise

No one can create a siege mentality like Jose Mourinho. Benfica were almost universally written off when they welcomed Real Madrid to Estadi...

FEBRUARY 17 • goal

Jose Mourinho's still got some magic left - and Real Madrid return shouldn't be ruled out as Benfica boss plots Blancos' Champions League demise

Good News Regarding Real Madrid Pair Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio vs Real Sociedad Real Madrid head into the game against Real Sociedad on February 14 without star midfielder Jude Bellingham. The Englishman missed the last...

FEBRUARY 13 • SI.COM

Back in team training Asencio (shin) is back in team training Friday but could be rested for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad, according to Sergio Rodriguez from Marca.

Impact Asencio has been battling an illness and a shin fatigue fracture that limited his workload earlier in the week, but the defender was back in the mix Friday. That said, with Antonio Rudiger back from injury, the Spaniard could be held out as a precaution to keep him fresh for the second leg of the playoffs against Benfica in the Champions League, according to reports, which is the Merengues' top priority.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid player ratings vs Valencia: Stunning Alvaro Carreras solo goal & late Kylian Mbappe strike keep unconvincing Blancos on Barcelona's heels

Alvaro Carreras scored a memorable goal and Kylian Mbappe added a late second to carry an otherwise mixed Real Madrid past Valencia, 2-0. Lo...

FEBRUARY 8 • goal

Real Madrid player ratings vs Valencia: Stunning Alvaro Carreras solo goal & late Kylian Mbappe strike keep unconvincing Blancos on Barcelona's heels

Rodrygo suffers another major blow after Champions League suspension as Real Madrid star is hit by hamstring injury

Real Madrid star Rodrygo has sustained a hamstring injury and faces a period on the sidelines, in the wake of his Champions League suspensio...

FEBRUARY 7 • goal

Rodrygo suffers another major blow after Champions League suspension as Real Madrid star is hit by hamstring injury

Real Madrid Win As Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe Score; Jude Bellingham Injured

A late, if rather fortuitous, Kylian Mbappe penalty bailed out Real Madrid as they edged Rayo Vallecano, 2-1, on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Real Madrid Win As Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe Score; Jude Bellingham Injured

Forced off at halftime Asencio (shin) is still playing through pain but couldn't play the second half in Sunday's 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano, coach Alvaro Arbeloa said in a press conference, accordin...

Impact Asencio has been playing through pain in recent weeks due to an apparent shin fatigue fracture, which ultimately prevented him from continuing after the break in Sunday's win against Rayo Vallecano. The center back was replaced by Dani Ceballos, allowing Aurelien Tchouameni to drop deeper, as the options off the bench are thin at the back, with David Alaba not fully fit to play one half, Antonio Rudiger (knee) nearing a return, and Eder Militao (hamstring) still sidelined for at least another month.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe Can't Save Real Madrid From Going to Champions League Playoffs

Real Madrid had no answers for Benfica and will now head to the playoff to secure a place in the Champions League last-16.

JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Kylian Mbappe Can't Save Real Madrid From Going to Champions League Playoffs

Goalkeeper's stoppage-time header sends Benfica to Champions League last 16

When Benfica was awarded a foul near the area deep into stoppage time, coach José Mourinho looked at goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin and told him to go into the penalty box for the set...

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Assists, receives red card in UCL Asencio provided an assist and was sent off with a second yellow card during the second half of Wednesday's UCL loss to Benfica.

Impact Asencio ended up with a mixed outing, as he put a ball into the box which led to Kylian Mbappe's 30th-minute opener before being sent off for a stoppage-time foul in the midweek clash. Consequently, the defender will be banned for the first leg of the upcoming knockout stage in February, reducing his team's center-back options to Dean Huijsen and David Alaba unless Antonio Rudiger (knee) and Eder Militao (hamstring) recover from their respective injuries.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid dropped by Mourinho's Benfica into Champions League playoffs round alongside PSG

Real Madrid was stunningly dumped into the knockout playoffs of the Champions League by its former coach Jose Mourinho and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Starts to face Villarreal Asencio (lower leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Asencio was already in the squad list for Saturday and is doing one better, with the defender not just an option but starting immediately. He has been more of a rotational option this season, but is likely to continue earning the start while Antonio Rudiger (knee) and Eder Militao (hamstring) are out.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad vs. Villarreal Asencio (lower leg) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Villarreal.

Impact Asencio was forced off at the break of Tuesday's 6-1 win over AS Monaco due to a shin problem, but it wasn't anything major, and the defender will be available for this contest once again. Asencio could start at center-back due to the absences of Antonio Rudiger (knee), Aurelien Tchouameni (suspension) and Eder Militao (hamstring).

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers blow to shin Asencio was forced off at the break in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against Monaco in the Champions League due to a blow to his shin, according to AS.

Impact Asencio has been dealing with a blow to his shin since last week and could not deliver more in Tuesday's win against Monaco, and he was therefore replaced at halftime as a precaution. The center-back will undergo further scans on Wednesday to determine the extent of the issue and hopes he will be available for Saturday's clash against Villarreal since Antonio Rudiger (knee) remains a doubt, Eder Militao (hamstring) is sidelined, and Aurelien Tchouameni (suspension) is not an option. If Asencio were to miss the game, Alvaro Carreras could feature again in central defense for the Merengues.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid Player Ratings: Vinicius, Mbappe Silence Boo Birds In 6-1 Win vs. Monaco

Vinicius Jr was back to his brilliant best and Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as Real Madrid battered Monaco, 6-1, on Tuesday.

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Real Madrid Player Ratings: Vinicius, Mbappe Silence Boo Birds In 6-1 Win vs. Monaco

Scores again Saturday Asencio scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Levante.

Impact Asencio scored a header in the 65th minute Saturday off an Arda Guler assist, a goal which took the 2-0 lead and secured the win for Madrid. It marked his second goal of the season, both of which have come in the last two matches. He took a season-high three shots and added one chance created on the attack. He also kept his fourth clean sheet of the season as he and his fellow defender did not allow a single shot on target.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid Will Be Without Big Player For Crucial La Liga Game Vs Villarreal It was not a vintage Real Madrid performance, but it was a win against Levante thanks to second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asenc...

JANUARY 18 • SI.COM

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