Asensio wins a chance

It is not easy to draw positive conclusions or green shoots from Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal. After Vinicius, the team was at a much lower level than against Barcelona and Valladolid and finally paid with the defeat against a very good rival, led by a huge Chukwueze.

However, there is one name that should be emphasized: that of Marco Asensio. The Spaniard was one of Real Madrid’s best and it is not the first time this has happened in these last games. A spectacular match blossomed against Valladolid, an adjective Ancelotti himself used in the run-up to the Cup Classic. In the last two games against Barcelona he came off the bench and contributed a lot and this Saturday he was one of the best in Madrid, or what little can be saved.

In these two matches at the Bernabéu, Asensio was the one who knows best how to interpret spaces when the rival still kept a clean sheet and it was not easy to find loopholes in the defense. The Spanish winger is often blamed for how little he takes part in the game outside his goals. Well, in these last duels Asensio was at a high level and He contributed a lot to creating scoring opportunities for the team, something that was Real Madrid’s weak point a few weeks ago.

It is difficult for him to be a starter in the draw against Chelsea, as Vinicius and Benzema are solid and Rodrygo is also in form, despite the Brazilian having little luck in front of goal. However, that is certain Asensio has reached the decisive phase of the season at a good time and he’s going to put Ancelotti in a happy band.

With the extension in sight, Asensio now has the ability to remain decisive in La Liga, try to convince the Italian that he can be a starter and important player in the Champions League and, incidentally, also convince the club that they need to make it a attempt and reach an agreement to renew him so that he remains a Real Madrid footballer for years to come. everything depends on him.