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.