Real Madrid Astonished By Asencio’s Transition To First-Team Football

Real Madrid Astonished By Asencio’s Transition To First-Team Football

Raul Asencio has undoubtedly been one of Real Madrid’s most significant breakthroughs this season.

Making the most of the injury-forced absences, the 22-year-old has adapted to first-team football like a duck to water and established himself in Carlo Ancelotti’s lineup.

According to MARCA as reported by Madrid Universal, Asencio’s physical reaction to Real Madrid’s rigorous regimen is also shocking to the team.

In addition to the traits that have helped him make a name for himself in the first team, the staff is in awe of his remarkable physical prowess in handling the demands of elite football.

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One of the most difficult things for any academy player moving up to Real Madrid’s first squad is staying up with the level of competition, particularly during a season full of games.

Asencio now plays for the senior team every three days instead of just one game a week with Castilla.

He played 11 games in 71 days with Castilla from August to November before receiving a permanent promotion. He has played in 19 Real Madrid games in just 65 days since January, or one game every 3.4 days.

The unexpected rise in workload could have been excessive, yet Asencio has handled it with astonishing ease.

“It is hard to believe he has only been with the first team for a few months,” say those at Valdebebas.