{"id":4212,"date":"2026-07-30T23:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stakegains.com\/blogs\/?p=4212"},"modified":"2026-07-30T23:23:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:23:58","slug":"real-madrid-dealt-fresh-injury-blow-as-key-player-ruled-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stakegains.com\/blogs\/real-madrid-dealt-fresh-injury-blow-as-key-player-ruled-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid dealt fresh injury blow as key player ruled out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real Madrid have been hit by another injury setback ahead of the new season after confirming that defender Raul Asencio has been ruled out with a muscle injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spanish giants announced on Friday that the 23-year-old centre-back suffered a rectus femoris muscle injury in his right leg. The injury is expected to keep him out until September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asencio picked up the injury during Real Madrid&#8217;s 4-1 pre-season victory over Leganes earlier this week. He started the match but was replaced at half-time by Mario Rivas after experiencing discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, the club confirmed the diagnosis following medical examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;After the tests carried out today on our player Ra\u00fal Asencio by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right leg,&#8221; the club said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Awaiting progress.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spanish media reports suggest Asencio could miss several weeks, making him doubtful for Real Madrid&#8217;s opening matches of the 2026\/27 season. Los Blancos begin their La Liga campaign against Espanyol on August 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defender has become an important member of the first team after progressing through the club&#8217;s academy. Last season, he made 34 appearances in all competitions and established himself as a regular in the squad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid have been hit by another injury setback ahead of the new season after confirming that defender Raul Asencio has been ruled out with a muscle injury. The Spanish giants announced on Friday that the 23-year-old centre-back suffered a rectus femoris muscle injury in his right leg. 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