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·27 February 2026

đŸ€• Asensio sidelined with a neck strain, Madrid release medical update

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Real Madrid has issued an official statement confirming that academy player RaĂșl Asencio is suffering from a cervical contracture.

The club’s medical staff carried out the necessary tests this Friday, after the defender reported discomfort following the match against Benfica.

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This news is a setback for the team’s defensive plans. The center-back, who has earned a place in the first team’s rotation, is now “pending evolution,” which puts his participation in upcoming league fixtures in doubt.

Asencio’s absence comes at a delicate moment in the schedule, forcing the coaching staff to look for alternatives in defense. The player will have to immediately begin his rehabilitation process at Ciudad Real Madrid in Valdebebas.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in đŸ‡Ș🇾 here.

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