Asensio Provokes the Anger of a Famous Former Madrid Player After Spain's Match

One of the surprises of the match between the Netherlands and Spain, beyond the 2-2 that leaves everything open for the return to be played in our country, is an absence. Because not all the players called by Luis de la Fuente would have a place on the roster for that match in Dutch lands: there were only 23 spots available, forcing exclusions.

In addition to Ferrán Torres and Yéremy Pino, Raúl Asencio was chosen as the third exclusion by Luis de la Fuente for this interesting match at De Kuip. The Spanish team managed to level the score at the last minute, thanks to a goal by Mikel Merino, offering multiple interpretations about the players used by the coach.

Santiago Cañizares didn't hold back his opinion after the draw achieved in extremis at the Netherlands stadium. The quarterfinals of the Nations League are to be decided in just one day, but the former Real Madrid or Valencia goalkeeper pointed out that "there are things I don't understand. If this guy makes the list...", he said, speaking about the first minutes of Dean Huijsen as a full international.

"I mean, this guy doesn't come, Íñigo drops out, and this guy comes in. Now he's ahead of Asencio, who was originally coming" according to the plans announced by Luis de la Fuente when he offered his list for the March international break. Santiago Cañizares's words express surprise regarding the decision to leave out Real Madrid's '35'.

Without Explanation?

Especially considering the excellent season he is having with the first white team. Because Raúl Asencio, until Carlo Ancelotti decided to call him to Santiago Bernabéu locker room, was a key player for Real Madrid Castilla. While it is true that he led the defense of the first white reserve team, the demands of the first team are much higher, especially in the matches played in the Champions League.

Raúl Asencio has shown, in a few months, to be more than ready to perform consistently and correctly at the European football elite. His records since October, as well as the absence of an adaptation period to the highest level, have inevitably caught the attention of several 'big' European clubs interested in signing him.

Fortunately for the leaders led by Florentino Pérez, the Canarian '35' is not interested in leaving Santiago Bernabéu locker room. Making it clear that his future is at Real Madrid, Raúl Asencio could soon receive a call from the Valdebebas offices to closely discuss his renewal.

Many believed that this call for the Spanish national team meant his definitive and complete consolidation in the European football elite, but nothing could be further from the truth. Luis de la Fuente decided to leave out the merengue center-back for a much more contested match than it initially seemed... it remains to be seen what decision he makes for the return of the tie.