The injuries to Eder Militão and David Alaba provided an unexpected opportunity for Real Madrid’s young Raúl Asencio.
With Jesús Vallejo unavailable, he stepped in alongside Antonio Rüdiger, delivering solid performances that were crucial as the team sought defensive stability.
Despite his strong showing, Asencio’s future at Real Madrid looks uncertain. The club plans to sign a top-tier center-back, which would push him down the depth chart, prompting interest from clubs like Bayern Munich, eager to offer him more playing time.
Bayern Munich, looking to build for the future, see Asencio as a key addition to their defense. This interest follows tensions with Real Madrid over the transfers of Alphonso Davies and David Alaba, fueling a rivalry between the two clubs.
Bayern now aims to capitalize on Asencio’s potential, which aligns with Real Madrid’s tendency to sell promising youth players for a profit.
Though Asencio has proven his ability, Real Madrid’s long-term strategy leaves little room for him in the first team. The club plans to extend his contract, which runs until 2026, to maximize any potential transfer fee, much like they did with Rafa Marín’s move to Napoli last summer. Asencio’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu seems increasingly unlikely.
For all parties involved, the move makes sense. Bayern would strengthen their defense with a promising player, Real Madrid would benefit financially, and Asencio would gain more opportunities for development in a new environment. This transfer, furthering the rivalry between the two clubs, underscores the power struggles in the transfer market.
