Raúl Asencio earns his place in the Real Madrid hierarchy

Raúl Asencio arouses the enthusiasm. The central defender made his debut as a starter this Sunday in the Real Madrid jersey and played a solid 90 minutes. Faced with the injuries affecting Madrid's central defense, the player trained at the club has been Carlo Ancelotti's savior since the match against Osasuna.

After playing two matches where he demonstrated all his talent, everything indicates that Asencio will once again form a duo with Rüdiger at Anfield. Carletto trusts him, as does the club. According to sources from Journal du Real, the Madrid players and the player are working on a contract extension.

After a more than remarkable performance at Butarque, Carlo Ancelotti had complimentary words for the Canarian. “He surprised me in the sense that he plays with a lot of maturity, doesn't worry, isn't afraid and is always in a good position”he explained.

For his first start in white, Raúl recorded excellent statistics: 84% successful passes, one chance created, three passes into the final third, one tackle, five clearances and the defender won seven of his 10 duels (statistics reported by @FabricaMadrid on Twitter).

Since Militão's unfortunate injury against Osasuna, Raúl Asencio has served as Real Madrid's last line of defense. The 21-year-old central defender returned in the 30th minute against The Reds and in 12 minutes, he delivered an assist to Jude Bellingham.

The young player sent a sensational lofted pass from his own half, his trademark, towards the Englishman who only had to finish for 2-0. Asencio is in a state of grace. Even the Santiago Bernabéu stood up and chanted his name. He had never dreamed of such a beginning. “Ever since I started playing football, starting with the first team was my dream,” he said after the match.

Arriving in 2017, after shining for five years in Las Palmas, Asencio made the big leap to the peninsula. Real Madrid were impressed by his talent and integrated him into their ranks. HAS The Factorythe young defender has developed methodically, becoming a key element in each team he has joined. His natural leadership has made him an undeniable defensive reference.

The 2022-23 season marked his debut with RSC Internacional, predecessor of Real Madrid C. His first experience in Tercera Federación was remarkable. Although he did not stand out in scoring, Asencio demonstrated exceptional positional sense and great defensive skills. With the RSC, he came close to promotion, which earned him his move to Castilla at just 19 years old. Under the tutelage of Raúl González, during the following season, Asencio confirmed all expectations.

Since his arrival at Castilla, the defender has become a key element for Raúl González, being an indisputable starter. Rare were the times when the Canarian was not on the field. Furthermore, he is a born leader. This season, Asencio is the vice-captain of the reserve team. When Gonzalo is absent, the armband goes to him. Although in reality, he doesn't need to wear it to lead his people.

In every match, number 5 proves that he is a boss, both through his play and his voice. Additionally, his excellent performances attracted the interest of several clubs last summer. The City Groupat the request of Míchel's Girona, offered him an opportunity in the first division. Las Palmas also tried to get him back, but Raúl wants to write his story at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Plus, now clubs are starting to be interested in him. It is clear that if his name was “Asensi” and he played for FC Barcelona, ​​Raúl would have been catapulted to the status of “best defender in the world” or would have been seen as one of the biggest talents of his generation. However, at Real Madrid, places are expensive. That said, Asencio is slowly starting to deserve it.