Rudiger gets injured and Ancelotti makes an unexpected decision: watch out for his replacement

Bad news is once again part of Real Madrid's daily life, in this case in this match against Espanyol de Barcelona. Everything stems from the discomfort and recent injury of Antonio Rüdiger, who had to leave in the first half.

The one who has made decisions had to be the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who gave way to Raúl Asencio as a substitute. This surprises many, as it was expected that David Alaba would come in, but Ancelotti didn't see it that way.

Asencio goes first

The homegrown player of the white team has shown an outstanding level throughout the last season. He started as one of the patches from the academy in the need for center-backs and established himself as one of the fans' favorites. With this entry, it could be his perfect opportunity to establish himself in the starting eleven during a difficult time for the white club.

Now, against all odds, he has taken the position from a player who was expected to be a protagonist since his return, such as David Alaba. The Austrian player seemed to be starting to regain some of his confidence with the minutes he has played.

However, in the end, Ancelotti's decision leans a bit more toward using the homegrown player rather than giving minutes to the number 4. Nevertheless, as the season progresses, he will surely lean a bit more toward the Austrian. Something that wouldn't be a surprise to many, knowing the Italian's methodology and his disposition toward veterans.

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