He Real Madrid It is measured this Friday at 03:00 (peninsular time) to Salzburgin a party where the pupils of Xabi Alonso They will seek to certify their pass to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. And it is that the classification of the white club is not yet insured. «We want to win and be first», Said Tolosa's coach. However, a draw and even a defeat could be worth them. Of course, for the meeting against the Austrians, those of Chamartín will not be able to count on Raúl Asencio In the rear.
The Canary is sanctioned for the decisive party of the group stage. In the last meeting against the Pachucathe central was expelled in the 7th minute of the meeting after committing a foul as a last defense to Solomon Rondón. An “avoidable” error, again, according to Xabi Alonso. Thibaut Courtois He also sent him a message: «He has done it twice. We have to be smarter ».
🗣️ “They are twice the same error, but he knows and no problem”
Thibaut Courtois attends us at the break and values the red to Raúl Asencio@Fifacwc | All free games in #The cooktheworld pic.twitter.com/iuYBIScgsD
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The 22 -year -old is starring a very complicated tournament start. Already in the first meeting against the Al HilalRaúl Asencio had caused the penalty that led to the decisive draw (already), just a few minutes before going to rest. Then, Xabi Alonso replaced him. In defense of the Canarian, the defender suffered from a cold the days before the meeting, which conditioned him to play. «He was under antibiotics», Had confirmed Tolosarra.
Raúl Asencio will return stronger
The merengue defense is aware that it has a pending account with the Madrid fans. Although their recent errors have had no serious consequences for the Real Madridthe Canarian player is already working to change the situation. «It is not being the beginning of the desired competition But I have no doubt to turn the situation around. It's time to work even more If possible to continue growing. Thank you all for your messages. #Halamadrid », Said the canterano. It will not be available for the meeting against Salzburg, but is confident in showing its best version in the round of 16.
The costume supports him, and the club too. He has demonstrated it Federico Valverde. After the publication of that message on social networks, the 'Birdie' He wanted to encourage the white defender with a few words: «You saved us many times, and I know you will continue to do so. Come on, ”wrote the second captain of the Real Madrid an X (Twitter).
You saved us many times, and I know you will continue to do so. Let's go 🙌🏼🤍
– Fede Valverde (@fedeevalverde) June 23, 2025
Raúl Asencio It is a future project. Before taking the plane to USAhe Real Madrid closed the renewal of the young defender until 2031. He was shielded with a 1 1.000 million euros and a millionaire salary. Rejected Europe To continue fighting white.
Asencio It was consolidated as a key piece in the first team, after debuting on November 9, 2024 against Health. In that party, Roll (so they call it) surprised the Santiago Bernabéu with an assistance of 40 meters to Jude Bellingham. Since then, the canterano has become indispensable, playing more than 40 games with the first Real Madrid team. There is a central for a while.
