Softfootball has gathered a reassuring news regarding Real Madrid CF youngster Raúl Asencio after a frightening collision during their UEFA Champions League playoff clash with S.L. Benfica. The Spanish centre-back leapt for a header before clashing with teammate Eduardo Camavinga, leaving him on the ground for several minutes.
After the 2-1 win, Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa addressed the incident, stating that it appeared to be a neck issue but not something serious, expressing hope that it was only a scare.
In a quote shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, Álvaro Arbeloa hinted that the injury does not seem that bad.
Romano posted:
Good news for Raúl Asencio from the hospital. “It seems like Asencio’s injury is NOT very bad”, says Álvaro Arbeloa. “It’s a neck thing”.
Following a lengthy stoppage in the 77th minute, Asencio was stretchered off in a neck brace and taken down the tunnel for further assessment, sparking concern among fans.
Meanwhile, Arbeloa also confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will remain sidelined longer than initially expected as he recovers from a persistent knee problem. The forward missed the Benfica clash after pain flared up in training, and medical staff have opted for extended rest to avoid further complications.
