Atlético beats Osasuna 3-0 before Man U test; Madrid wins
Atlético Madrid has earned its most convincing win in months and it comes just days before it hosts Manchester UnitedFEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid held at Villarreal before PSG; Bale makes rare start
Spanish leader Real Madrid has drawn at Villarreal 0-0 in a match that featured Gareth Bale playing his first minutes in more than five monthsFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid's Benzema doubtful for Villarreal ahead of PSG clash
Real Madrid is hoping Karim Benzema will be fit to play in next week’s highly anticipated clash with Paris Saint-GermainFEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores winner against Granada Asensio scored one goal from eight shots (six on goal) and created two chances from seven crosses (three accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Granada.
Impact Asensio has been reliably inconsistent in the last couple of seasons but looked at his best in Sunday's game while Karim Benzema (hamstring) was out of the lineup. As it tends to go, Asensio's production isn't limited to one good game but usually a couple more, so he could be a good target for the next match against Villarreal.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
10-man Barcelona ends winless run against Atlético Madrid
Barcelona has beaten Atlético Madrid 4-2 in the Spanish league despite playing more than 20 minutes with 10 men after Dani Alves' straight red cardFEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes five shots in win Asensio had five shots (two on target), created one chance and drew five fouls during Saturday's 4-1 win over Valencia.
Impact Asensio was very productive on the right flank, pacing his side in shots attempted and being involved in several dangerous plays, which included Real's third goal, scored by Vinicius Junior. The winger looks to be locked up in the starting XI for the upcoming weeks and will try to keep up with the good work during Jan. 23 home match against Elche.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid, Barcelona struggle to beat 3rd-tier rivals in Copa
Real Madrid and Barcelona have struggled to start their Copa del Rey campaigns with wins at minor rivalsJANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns Sunday Asensio is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Getafe.
Impact Asensio returns after missing Madrid's previous two matches due to COVID-19. The attacker takes up a role on the wing for Madrid during Sunday's La Liga clash with Getafe.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could play against Getafe Asensio (illness) has been called up for Real Madrid's clash against Getafe on Sunday.
Impact Asensio missed Madrid's last two games with COVID-19 but he's recovered over the winter break and will be available Sunday. He or the returning Rodrygo (illness) will try to displace Eden Hazard for the starting spot on the right wing.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema brace as Madrid beats Bilbao 2-1 in virus-hit game
Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish league game missing several players because of coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: League Cup QFs in England; Real Madrid at Bilbao
Spanish leader Real Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao with both teams missing several players with coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid outbreak grows after Alaba, Isco test positive
Real Madrid's number of players who have COVID 19 has reached eight after David Alaba and Isco Alarcón tested positiveDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus-hit Madrid held by Cádiz; record hat trick for Molina
Coronavirus-hit Real Madrid has been held 0-0 at home by Cádiz in the Spanish league to end its 10-game winning streak across all competitionsDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the English Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squad...DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
4 more Real Madrid players test positive for COVID-19
Real Madrid says players Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Rodrygo, Andriy Lunin and an assistant coach have joined its group infected by a coronavirus outbreakDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid hit by virus outbreak before hosting Cádiz
Real Madrid will be without midfielder Luka Modric and five other players when the team hosts Cádiz on Sunday after they tested positive for COVID-19DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 Asensio has tested positive for COVID-19, Real Madrid announced Thursday.
Impact Asensio has scored two goals in his last two games for Real Madrid, but he will now miss at least the next two games against Cadiz and Athletic while isolating with the virus. Fellow right wingers Rodrygo and Gareth Bale have also tested positive, meaning Lucas Vazquez or Eden Hazard might fill the position for the remainder of 2021.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Atletico Asensio scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Asensio sealed the derby win for his side on Sunday, slotting home his second goal in as many games. Asensio has been in and out of the lineup so far this season -- for a few seasons, really -- but he could be starting to show some of the consistency that's needed to become a regular for this team.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defenseDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid finishes top of CL group with 2-0 win over Inter
Real Madrid has secured first place in its Champions League group with a 2-0 win over Inter MilanDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After red cards, late goals, Atletico advances to CL last 16
A win-or-bust match in the Champions League between Porto and Atletico Madrid saw three red cards, on-field brawls, countless chances and a flurry of late goalsDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal against Inter Asensio subbed into Tuesday's Champions League match against Inter in the 78th minute, and he scored a goal and won one of one tackles in the 2-0 victory.
Impact Asensio scored a lovely, long-distance goal just about one minute after his introduction into Tuesday's game. It was his first Champions League goal of the season and it helped Real Madrid clinch the top seed from Group D. It's possible that he returns to the starting lineup Sunday against Atletico Madrid.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid beats Athletic Bilbao, increases Spanish league lead
Karim Benzema scored a first-half winner as Real Madrid edged Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to extend its winning streak and increase its lead in the Spanish leagueDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots in win Asensio put two shots off target in 73 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.
Impact Asensio tends to be a streaky player but wasn't able to build on the goal he scored against Granada with another solid performance in Sunday's game. He's still started three of the last four matches and whenever Rodrygo isn't available, there's still room in the lineup for Asensio to get his chance.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win Asensio scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and created two chances from six crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Granada.
Impact Asensio has barely played this season but in typical fashion has scored four goals in four starts thanks to Saturday's goal and a hat trick recorded in September. More recently, he's logged solid baseline numbers with six shots taken (four on goal) and five chances created over his last two starts. As long as he's in the lineup and in this form, it's worth giving Asensio a few looks. Up next is a UCL trip to Sheriff Tiraspol before two tough defensive games in La Liga against Sevilla and Athletic Club.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
