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Real Madrid faced Deportiva Minera at the Cartagonova Stadium in the Copa del Rey round of 32. In their first match of the tournament this season, Los Blancos cruised to an effortless victory before preparing for their journey to Saudi Arabia to compete for the Spanish Super Cup. For this encounter, coach Carlo Ancelotti opted for a rotation in the squad, giving some regulars a break. Notably, Raúl Asencio, along with several other La Fábrica youth talents, returned to the starting lineup after being on the bench for multiple matches.
Asencio, a Canary Islander, made a remarkable debut after Eder Militao suffered a serious injury. He slotted into the squad seamlessly, displaying a level of confidence, speed, and precision one would expect from a seasoned first-team player. His performances earned him starting opportunities in crucial matches, such as the one at Anfield, and solidified the trust of his manager. However, with the return of Tchouaméni, Asencio found himself back on the bench, patiently awaiting his next chance to shine. Despite this setback, the young Spaniard’s impressive performances leave Ancelotti with food for thought. In the five full matches he has played, the team has kept a clean sheet in three, highlighting the defensive stability he brings.
Although Asencio is likely to return to the bench for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup clash against Mallorca, the demanding schedule ahead for the Merengues will surely provide more chances for the rising star to prove his worth and continue his development as a key member of the first team.
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| LA LIGA | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | |||
| POS | TEAM | M | +/- | P |
| 1 | Real Madrid | 22 | 29 | 49 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 22 | 23 | 48 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 22 | 36 | 45 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 22 | 13 | 41 |
| 5 | Villarreal | 22 | 11 | 37 |
| 6 | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | 2 | 32 |
| 7 | Girona | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| 8 | Osasuna | 22 | -4 | 30 |
| 9 | Mallorca | 22 | -9 | 30 |
| 10 | Real Betis | 22 | -3 | 29 |
| 11 | Real Sociedad | 22 | -1 | 28 |
| 12 | Sevilla | 22 | -6 | 28 |
| 13 | Celta Vigo | 22 | -4 | 25 |
| 14 | Getafe | 22 | 0 | 24 |
| 15 | Las Palmas | 22 | -9 | 23 |
| 16 | Leganes | 22 | -11 | 23 |
| 17 | Espanyol | 22 | -12 | 23 |
| 18 | Alaves | 22 | -9 | 21 |
| 19 | Valencia | 22 | -15 | 19 |
| 20 | Valladolid | 22 | -32 | 15 |
| POS | TEAM | M | +/- | P |
| 1 | Liverpool | 8 | 12 | 21 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 8 | 15 | 19 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 8 | 13 | 19 |
| 4 | Inter | 8 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | Atletico Madrid | 8 | 8 | 18 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Lille | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Atalanta | 8 | 14 | 15 |
| 10 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Real Madrid | 8 | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Bayern München | 8 | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | AC Milan | 8 | 3 | 15 |
| 14 | PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| 15 | Paris Saint Germain | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 16 | Benfica | 8 | 4 | 13 |
| 17 | Monaco | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| 18 | Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 19 | Feyenoord | 8 | -3 | 13 |
| 20 | Juventus | 8 | 2 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | -1 | 12 |
| 22 | Manchester City | 8 | 4 | 11 |
| 23 | Sporting CP | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| 24 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | -4 | 11 |
| 25 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | -7 | 11 |
| 26 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 27 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | -8 | 7 |
| 28 | Bologna | 8 | -5 | 6 |
| 29 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | -9 | 6 |
| 30 | Sturm Graz | 8 | -9 | 6 |
| 31 | Sparta Praha | 8 | -14 | 4 |
| 32 | RB Leipzig | 8 | -7 | 3 |
| 33 | Girona | 8 | -8 | 3 |
| 34 | Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | -22 | 3 |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 8 | -20 | 0 |
| 36 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | -21 | 0 |
| LA LIGA | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | |
| R. Lewandowski | 16 Goals | Barcelona |
| Kylian Mbappé | 15 Goals | Real Madrid |
| Raphinha | 12 Goals | Barcelona |
| A. Budimir | 10 Goals | Osasuna |
| D. Lukebakio | 9 Goals | Sevilla |
| R. Lewandowski | 9 Goals | Barcelona |
| S. Guirassy | 9 Goals | Borussia Dortmund |
| Raphinha | 8 Goals | Barcelona |
| J. David | 8 Goals | Lille |
| Vinícius Júnior | 7 Goals | Real Madrid |
