Raúl Asencio is Warned, Ancelotti's Message to the Academy Player before the Game

One of the players who could radically change his future in the coming weeks is Raúl Asencio. The Canarian has joined the first team from Real Madrid Castilla due to the shortage of personnel in the white team's defense. Eduardo Camavinga's injury confirms him as the first option for the white team for the upcoming games.

That means he will pair up in the central position with Antonio Rüdiger because Aurélien Tchouaméni will be fulfillling his usual pivot duties. The '35' from Madrid is the focus of attention for everyone in the coaching staff led by Ancelotti, who gave him an important message.

Because his lack of experience in European soccer's elite led him to make a serious mistake during the Copa del Rey round of 16 game. That duel won against Bamba, a Celta de Vigo player, was solved with too much force. Which led Munuera Montero to have no doubts about pointing to a penalty against the white team in the 90th minute.

Fortunately,  Madrid was able to overcome that situation during extra time and now await to know their opponent in the draw on Monday, January 20th. However, the Madrid coaches have made an important correction regarding his notable defensive forcefulness: he must manage it better to avoid situations as compromising as the one that occurred last Thursday.

Correcting his mistakes

Asencio himself also reflected on the penalty he committed and he is clear that he must play his best match against Palmas to "redeem himself". And make it clear to all Madrid fans that he has the necessary level to compete at the elite level. Carlo Ancelotti, while warning him of the same situation, believes that the "35" from Madrid will be able to achieve that goal.

Because Raúl Asencio's inexperience with the first team took a terrible toll at the worst moment of the match against Celta. While it's true that he has received some criticism, the reality is that Madrid fans are delighted with his performance and they made it known to the player.

Besides chanting his name at various moments during the match, the white stands applauded intensely every action in which Asencio emerged victorious. Hisforcefulness and defensive ability are very much appreciated by the fans, especially after some criticized performances by Aurélien Tchouaméni in the same position.

In any case, the match against Las Palmas will mark a before and after in Raúl Asencio's career. If he continues with the good competitive rhythm he has shown so far, it means he is more than capable of forming alongside Antonio Rüdiger until the end of the season.