As La Liga giants Real Madrid went to the break with a 2-0 lead against Real Sociedad on Saturday, one name stuck on the tongues of Madridistas – Marco Asensio. The Spaniard has been impressive for Los Blancos since returning at the Santiago Bernabeu outfit from Espanyol, where he had spent the whole of last season on loan. And the 20-year-old showed his employers exactly what they were missing last season.
According to Squawka, the former Mallorca man completed 100% of his passes in the first 20 minutes of the first half. That explains why coach Zinedine Zidane prefers him to James Rodriguez at midfield, a situation that has sparked exit rumors for the Colombian this transfer season.
Asensio is naturally made to be a future star at the Santiago Bernabeu, not forgetting his brilliant creativity and pace, which was evident in his goal for Los Blancos against the Royals. Watch it below.
Asensio is the future. That finish! pic.twitter.com/pyqX70QKEV
— Chu (@ChuBoi) August 21, 2016
He also scored a 25-meter wonder goal in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Sevilla two weeks ago in the UEFA Super Cup and now, he has scored on his La Liga debut against Real Sociedad. That makes it a total of two goals in two competitive games for the European giants, not forgetting his impressive display during their pre-season tour.
And the highly-rated midfielder is already winning the hearts of Real Madrid fans. Check out the following tweets praising his performance for the Spanish giants.
Asensio 1st half vs La Real
— Barça Lens (@BarcaLens) August 21, 2016
1 shot, 1 goal
19 passes, 89% completed
1 chance created
2 dribbles
4 ball recoveries
1 tackle
Adds a lot.
Marco Asensio has scored in his first European game and his first Liga game with Real Madrid.
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) August 21, 2016
Asensio future Ballon Dor winner man ffs sooooo gooood
— Zeus (@Keylorinho) August 21, 2016
I was happy when the club decided to keep Asensio, the kid is too talented. #HalaMadrid
— TheCRonaldoFan (@TheCRonaldoFan) August 21, 2016
Asensio a special player, phenomenal talent. Lots of mobility across forward line. Has the potential to be one of the best in his position.
— Sergi Domínguez (@FutbolSergi) August 21, 2016
Marco Asensio is my hero.
— BlancoStats (@BlancoStats) August 21, 2016
Asensio is a demon, unbelievable player.
— MC (@mediocentroEN) August 21, 2016
Asensio gets the nod over Vazquez AND James. Huge statement from Zizou to James.
— Ali (@RM_Insider) August 21, 2016
Match details, result and original broadcast info
Real Sociedad 0 - 3 Real Madrid
August 21, 2016 2:15pmEstadio Municipal de Anoeta (Donostia-San Sebastián)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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