On June 24, Real Madrid player Raúl Asensio voiced his thoughts on his Club World Cup performance via social media: "This isn't the start to the tournament I wanted, but I have no doubt we can turn the situation around."
Teammates including Thibaut Courtois and Fede Valverde left messages to encourage the young Real Madrid star.
Valverde stated: "You've saved us multiple times, and I know you'll keep doing it. Come on! 🙌🤍" Courtois showed his support with "🤍🤍🤍," while Real Madrid's new signing Huijsen also cheered on his partner with "❤️❤️".
The 22-year-old Raúl Asensio has made 44 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid this season, starting 34 of them and contributing 2 assists. In the recent Club World Cup match against Pachuca, Asensio was sent off within 10 minutes of the kick-off. In his 44 first-team appearances, he has conceded 3 penalties and received 1 red card.
Fahcknortu
36
You're a very good defender young man you saved the tean, may if that guy could go n score it was going to be difficult to come back, that's what we call taking one for the team, never mind critics ppl are always like that. ❤️❤️❤️ Halla Madrid id
Anthonyloba
14
During the dark days, you were the life of the defence. you always give your all, and this start is not what you wanted. But I trust and believe that you gonna do better in the coming days. Just keep putting in more work. All the real Madridistas know your quality, and we are all with you in this. Vamos ASENCIO 💯💣💥💪💪💥💥💥💯💯