A player in a white uniform celebrates with a clenched fist while in the background a group of players in red uniforms embrace in front of a crowd of fans.
Asencio with an expression of rage and the Spanish national team celebrating in the background | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Asencio's Boost with Madrid'll Have a Reward: He'll Play with Spanish National Team

The Real Madrid academy player has broken down the door and will see it rewarded

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Borja Díaz

The big surprise this season at Real Madrid is the emergence of an academy player like Raúl Asencio. The young defender has earned his spot, and everyone is calling for his starting position. He has even received several ovations from Santiago Bernabéu for his performances.

Something that will be rewarded with the Spanish National Team, although not the senior team and Luis De La Fuente. Santi Denia is going to be the one closely following him to consider him for the Under-21. To the point that it is expected that by March he could already be drafted and even for the European Championship.

Two Real Madrid soccer players celebrate on the field during a match.
Asencio and Bellingham shaking hands | Getty Images

Undoubtedly a reward for the great impact Asencio has had, as he is performing at a high level. It's true that many have called for him to join the senior team, and although they are still following him there, it is more complicated. De La Fuente already closed the door on him weeks ago with some controversial statements.

But it seems that Santi Denia is indeed going to bet on him, although it won't be until the next break. Until then, he will have more opportunities to demonstrate his quality. And above all, to make it clear that he deserves that call and to have a significant role.

Asencio has stepped up and is now a full-fledged first-team player

Real Madrid has had a big problem with injuries this season, especially in defense. Against Osasuna, Militão had to leave, and it was Asencio who took his place. He did so with a great assist to Bellingham, making it clear that the stage didn't weigh on him.

Soccer player in orange Real Madrid uniform on the field.
Raúl Asencio serious in a match with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

To the point that he was a starter at Anfield, and his performance earned him the applause of all Madridists. It is true that Ancelotti has preferred to rely on Tchouaméni when he recovered from his injury. But for many, it shouldn't be that way, and the youth player deserves more presence.

To such an extent that Carletto has tried him as a right-back as an emergency solution. It is clear that Asencio has arrived to stay, and not just at Real Madrid. He should start to be a very important option for the national team and not just for the Under-21.

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