Two players compete for the ball in a match, one in a red and blue uniform and the other in a white uniform, while the UEFA logo appears in the corner of the image.
Asencio diving to intercept a play and the UEFA logo | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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UEFA Statement: Raúl Asencio Broke a Record in the Champions League Against Atlético

The Merengue Youth Player Continues to Make Waves This Time with a Record

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Borja Díaz

Raúl Asencio Burst Onto the Scene at Real Madrid after Militão's Injury Against Osasuna in the First Half. However, Ancelotti Seemed to Lean More Towards Tchouaméni as a Center-Back Despite His Mistakes. This is Something He Ultimately Reversed to Trust the Academy Player.

He is Responding Exceedingly Well, Delivering a Great Performance in the Center of Defense in Important Matches. His Ability to Win Aerial Balls and Ground Duels is Very Impressive. This is Despite Facing Forwards Like Salah, Haaland, or Julián Álvarez, Very Challenging Tests.

Soccer player in a white uniform celebrating with arms raised in a stadium.
Asencio with his arms raised and a victorious gesture | Real Madrid Confidencial

Against Atlético, He Not Only Performed at a Good Level but Also Broke a Record in the Champions League. UEFA Announced This in a Section That Was Very Striking and Unexpected for Many. Raúl Has Proven to Be a Strong Center-Back, but Also Very Fast.

At the Metropolitano, He Reached the Fastest Maximum Speed for a Center-Back in the Champions League This Season. His Peak Was 22.27 mph (35.84 kilometers per hour) and Demonstrated His Good Physical Condition. In Fact, He Won a Race Against Rodrigo de Paul to Stop a Counterattack Where He Started at a Clear Disadvantage.

Raúl Asencio Has Changed Real Madrid's Plans Looking at the Market This Summer

Weeks Ago, It Seemed Clear That Real Madrid Would Go to the Market to Sign a Center-Back. It Seemed Like a Move That Needed to Be Made Urgently for the Next Season. However, Right Now They Might Have Another Idea in the Offices at Bernabéu.

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Asencio making a gesture with his hand | Real Madrid Confidencial

The High Level That Raúl Asencio is Delivering, Even in the Champions League Against Top Rivals, is Very Pleasing. They Believe He is More Than Ready to Establish Himself as an Important Piece of the First Team. To the Point That It Could Halt Possible Moves They Had Planned.

For the Next Season, Rüdiger and Alaba Have Active Contracts and Do Not Seem Willing to Leave. With Militão's Return from His Injury and Asencio's Level, They Have the Position Covered. They Trust the Academy Player in the Long Term to Continue Being Important.

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