Marco Asensio stole the headlines during the first half of the UEFA Super Cup after drilling a left-footed shot into the top right-hand corner of Rico's net to give Los Blancos the lead.
Asensio wasn't expected to start, but coach Zinedine Zidane included him in the starting lineup and ended up dazzling fans around the world with his brilliant finish.
The 20-year old midfielder became the youngest player to score a goal in a European final for Real Madrid, surpassing legends such as Raul, Michel and Morientes.
"Youngest Real Madrid players to score in European finals:"
Goleadores más jóvenes del Real Madrid en finales europeas:
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) August 9, 2016
20-201 MARCO ASENSIO
22-046 Míchel
22-332 Raúl
23-221 Gento
24-049 Morientes
Following his brilliant finish, fans immediately took Twitter by storm and asked for more from the Spaniard. Here are some of their best comments.
Inch perfect. #Asensio pic.twitter.com/gv7C7pYPAJ
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome_) August 9, 2016
Asensio is some player, huge potential. Bit frustrating how Barcelona rejected the chance to sign him few years back esp. that he's a culer.
— Sergi Domínguez (@FutbolSergi) August 9, 2016
1 - Marco Asensio has scored his first goal with @realmadriden on his second shot. Boom.
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 9, 2016
Reminder that Barcelona passed on Asensio to buy Douglas.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) August 9, 2016
O M G Asensio
— Mark Montserrat Ruiz (@mark_amelie) August 9, 2016
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