At the start of the season, the Castilla defender everyone was buzzing about wasn’t Raul Asencio, but Joan Martinez. The young center-back had delivered standout performances during the senior team’s preseason in the absence of David Alaba.

Martinez, just 17 years old, impressed so much that some began to draw comparisons to Sergio Ramos, an extraordinary honor for any young defender. However, disaster struck when, just before the opening match of the season, Martinez suffered a devastating ACL injury during training. This was a major setback not just for the player but also for Real Madrid, as they had high hopes for him.

Now, eight months later, there’s finally good news: Martinez has returned to training on the grass, a huge milestone in his recovery from the severe injury. The excitement within the club to see their talented youngster back to fitness is palpable.

In his absence, Raul Asencio has solidified his position within the first team. But despite Asencio’s rise, there’s every chance that Martinez could still break through and make his mark once fully fit. Real Madrid is looking forward to having the talented defender back in the mix, potentially adding more depth to their defensive ranks.

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