Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Real Madrid Defender Asencio Out Six Weeks With Muscle Injury
Raul Asencio is a young defender for Real Madrid.
He hurt a muscle in his thigh while training.
The club said he will be out for about six weeks, which means he will miss the rest of the preseason and the first few games of the league.
The injury could also affect any future transfer talks about a new defender from Inter Milan.
Real Madrid has already added new players to strengthen their defense, so they are hoping Asencio will recover soon.
Raul Asencio diagnosed with rectus femoris muscle injury.
Expected to miss six weeks, sidelining him until mid‑September.
He will miss the rest of preseason and early La Liga matches.
Injury may affect potential transfer talks for Inter Milan defender Bastoni.
Real Madrid’s defensive squad already strengthened with Konate, Cucurella, Dumfries.
- Who
- Raul Asencio, Real Madrid defender
- What
- Muscle injury to the rectus femoris in his right leg
- When
- Diagnosed today, expected to miss six weeks until mid‑September
- Where
- Real Madrid, Spain
- Why
- Training injury during preseason
- Player
- Raul Asencio
- Club
- Real Madrid
- Injury
- Rectus femoris muscle injury
- Expected absence
- Six weeks
- Position
- Defender