It took almost no time at all for Marco Asensio to celebrate his Real Madrid comeback against Valencia.
Match Reports
Marco Asensio marked his long-awaited return by scoring with his first touch and Karim Benzema netted twice as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 win over Valencia on Thursday.
Spain international Asensio has not kicked a ball in anger this season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury last July and only regained fitness during LaLiga's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Asensio made up for lost time by showing sublime technique to double Madrid's lead in the second half of the contest at Madrid Castilla's Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.
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Match Events
61' GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Valencia (Benzema)
GOOOAAALLLL!! MADRID TAKE THE LEAD! It’s that man Benzema who has got it, calmly slotting beyond Cillessen after latching onto a quick pass from Hazard. Los Blancos 1-0 Valencia.
74' GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Valencia (Asensio)
GOOOOOAAALLL!!! What a moment that is for Asensio. Less than a minute after making his long-awaited comeback, the Spain international is on hand to drill home Mendy’s cross with his first touch. A dream return for Asensio, and it’s now 2-0 to Madrid.
86' GOAL! Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia (Benzema)
WHAT A GOAL! That is sensational from Benzema, who has put this game beyond all doubt with a quite incredible goal. Asensio lofted a pass into the Frenchman, who expertly controlled the ball with his right foot, lifting it over Guillamon, before – on the volley – hammering it home into the top-left corner with his left. Sublime. It’s 3-0 to Madrid.
89' Red Card! Lee Kang-In sent off
RED CARD! It goes from bad to worse for Valencia as Lee, who only came on in the 76th minute, receives his marching orders for taking several swipes at Ramos.
FemiBalogun
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the last piece of the puzzle we are missing is back..... asensio remain the same super sub
MCTID
1319
The Valencia coach brought Kang In and Ramos made him Kang Out[Crylaugh]
Dharmhie
999
Lesson learned: 1)Do not underestimate the quality of Madrid 2)Hazardous Hazard is finally back 3)Benzema is world class 4)Hazard-Benz em connection is becoming a love lasting story 5)The prince of Madrid is finally back All hail Asensio💥 Madrid are a really strong team that you can't write off
Blacklivesmatter3
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Happy we Got You Back Asensio...
sufyrumu
557
His first match of the season, His first touch of the season, His first touch of the the match, His goal of the season, A good return from injury for Marco Asensio.💯❤🔥💥
pneshun
541
Came at the 74th minute...Scored and also assisted Benzema..The Prince of Madrid has indeed arrived
Gunners4ever❤
442
Honestly what a player Big Benz is. His all round game has always been out of the top drawer and contributes far more than just goals to Real Madrid. He scored 2 goals today and his 2nd goal in particular was amazing. I don't understand why some Real Madrid fans hate him. Benzema has still got it. Elite player🌟🔥👏
babysogane
424
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SH3012
414
Real Madrid Defeated ValenCia Bcz Bats Were The Cause Of The Creation Of CoronaVirus.
madarista
385
Barca fan's after knowing asensio is back😂😂😂😂
madarista
363
Barca fan's were watching the match and see prince is back
Samyzy
340
Where do I begin with Marco. I had mixed emotions seeing him come up to the pitch because I knew he hadn’t played in 11months. When I saw him and Zidane share that bit of Magic, i didn’t really want much of him, just seeing him touch the ball would have been enough for me Marco is a special kid, there are only a few players who can score wonder goals as sweet as Marco does and yet he manages to make it even better every time. 11months is long time to wait but he came back with his manager and teammates behind him and with his first touch of the season, the year, the month, the month and however u want to put it, he went on to score that sublime volley and I think he got the assist for Benzema’s goal. He’s a Special kid, he might be 24 but he’s still got that thing special about him and I’m glad he’s back and running. ~MARCO ASENSIO~
madarista
296
This laliga is ours Real Madrid the best club of all the time 👑
mzeereal
294
Asensio preparing to be regular player again..
eamonmolony
220
Ramos when he sees red card and Ramos when he sees its not for him. 😂
Blacklivesmatter3
164
We won We Kept A Cleansheet Asensio Is Back And On Fire Benzema Braced Hazard assisted again...
Keke123lol
131
One goal and one assist, the prince is back
ronnie_luv
84
when Asensio took first touch and it was goal, it Brought a SMILE on every Madridsta's Face❤️
Dwise
43
His name is Benzema but I see BENZEMALDO
SH3012
8
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