MARCO ASENSIO NEWS

Madrid bets Benzema will stay in top form for another season

It was understandable that Real Madrid's players and coaching staff were concerned when Karim Benzema went down in pain after getting hurt in a practice session during the team's p...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain celebrates rise of 'volcano' Gavi ahead of World Cup

Spain will enter the summer break at the top of its Nations League group and knowing that teenager Gavi Páez has what it takes to make it to the World Cup

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench in UCL win Asensio was an unused substitute in Saturday's 1-0 Champions League Final victory against Liverpool.

Impact Asensio somewhat quietly scored 10 goals in 31 La Liga appearances (19 starts) this season, plus another goal and two assists in the Champions League, but the 26-year-old still seems to be losing the starting right wing spot to Federico Valverde and Rodrygo.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid fans celebrate Champions League title back home

Real Madrid fans celebrated a Champions League title yet again by packing the streets of the Spanish capital and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to welcome back their players

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires four shots Asensio took four shots (three on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Asensio was held off the scoresheet, but not from a lack of effort on his part. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of chances created on the team while his four shots were the team-high total in the draw.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Cadiz Asensio (ankle) is in Real Madrid's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Asensio missed a game with an ankle injury, but he's back in the XI Sunday on the left wing.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Asensio (ankle) returned to training with Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact Asensio missed Thursday's win over Levante with discomfort in his ankle, but he is expected to be available for selection against Cadiz on Sunday.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in loss Asensio created four chances from four crosses (one accurate) and took three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Asensio started for a third straight league match but was unable to keep up his scoring streak during Sunday's derby defeat. Given that he still has two goals and one assist over the last five league and UCL matches, Asensio could keep up his minutes in the next match against Levante, which hold the worst defensive record in La Liga.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid warps time yet again to stun City at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid had little reason to hope it could pull off another comeback as the game entered the final minute with Manchester City on the brink of consecutive Champions League fina...

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists as substitute Asensio had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Manchester City.

Impact Asensio entered the match in the 75th minute and set up the aggregate tying goal in the 91st minute to help force extra time. The assist was the second in the Champions League for the attacker as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uncontested: Benzema-led Madrid wins Liga title with ease

Real Madrid made it look easy this time

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Liga title, Marcelo is most successful Madrid player

Veteran Brazilian defender Marcelo has won his 24th title with Real Madrid to become the club’s most trophy-laden player

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid clinches record-extending 35th Spanish league title

Real Madrid has clinched a record-extending 35th Spanish league title after its reserve squad comfortably defeated Espanyol 4-0

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Espanyol Asensio scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Espanyol. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Asensio scored his 10th goal of the season on Saturday, double his total from 2020/21 despite having played fewer minutes this time around. He'll likely get more opportunities in the lineup now that Madrid have clinched the La Liga title, and he has scored in each of his last two starts now.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net in win Asensio scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and created one chance from three crosses (zero accurate) during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Asensio made just his third start from his last eight league and UCL appearances and was able to keep up a decent scoring clip, adding his ninth in 28 league appearances (16 starts). It will be worth tracking if this earns him a start Tuesday against Manchester City, as midfielder Federico Valverde was able to start on the right wing over Asensio in the previous UCL contest against Chelsea.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid wins again despite Benzema's missed penalty kicks

Not even a bad day for Karim Benzema was enough to keep Real Madrid from moving closer to clinching the Spanish league title

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In leaked audio, Piqué asks for help to play at Olympics

Audio stolen from the Spanish soccer federation reveal that Gerard Piqué asked for help from the president of the Spanish soccer federation to play at the Tokyo Olympics

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates one chance in win Asensio created one chance from three crosses and put one shot off target in 61 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Asensio returned to the lineup for the first time in three matches and didn't have much to offer. As a result, he's likely to continue splitting time with Rodrygo on the right wing, though it may not be certain just yet which starts Wednesday against Chelsea in the UCL Quarterfinals.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema ruled out of 'clásico' with leg injury

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid’s match against fierce rival Barcelona because of a leg injury

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Benzema doubtful, Real Madrid hosts new-look Barcelona

The last time that Real Madrid played Barcelona, it brushed aside a team struggling to find its way after being orphaned by Lionel Messi

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds net in win Asensio scored one goal from one shot in 13 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Asensio looks at his best with two goals in his last three matches and three in his last five La Liga appearances. One would expect this to result in his return to the lineup for Wednesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, as he's started all but one time over Rodrygo in this span.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid routs Real Sociedad 4-1 before PSG decider

Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga strike scorching goals to lead Real Madrid from behind to beat Real Sociedad 4-1 and increase its lead of the Spanish league

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes four shots in win Asensio had four shots (three on target) and sent in four inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Asensio had Real's best scoring chances during the opening frame but was stopped by an inspired goalkeeper. Thr forward's production dipped a little bit after halftime, which led him to be subbed off after 79 minutes. Up next for Asensio is Saturday's home clash against Real Sociedad.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another start, goal and win Asensio scored one goal across 82 minutes during a 3-0 win Saturday versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Across three La Liga games this month, the Real Madrid team has two wins. Asensio logged its game-winning goal both times. In doing so, the Spaniard is showing why he continues to be starting alongside fellow forwards Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE