Asensio to the Canary Islands for Christmas, between confidence and hustle over Xabi Alonso

Raúl Asensio chose the obvious location of Las Palmas to send his millimeter message. The locker room is in line with the coaches.. After receiving the award from the Las Palmas Interisland Football Federation Foundation, the Gran Canaria central defender painted a picture of normalcy in a competition centered around Xabi Alonso. Positive numbers for the group and clubwith a clear desire that his stage performance “continue for a long time.”

There was no attempt to defend the company or dramatize the situation. Asensio believed that criticism was systemic, routine and sometimes disproportionate at Real Madrid. “They are now criticize on a daily basis” he began, downplaying the noise outside and shifting his focus to the single valid thermometer of what was going on inside the locker room. He emphasized that the coach’s message was “very good and very correct.”

Apply the same prism to the following situation: Vinicius JuniorIt is one of the most discussed names on the stands and in public forums. The advice was direct and unnuanced. keep doing what you’re doing. For Asensio, there are no tactical or emotional dilemmas to resolve when it comes to teammates who remain competitive every day with “one of the best players in the world.”

beep sound. The Gran Canario demonstrations also reached more personal territory. Their presence is accompanied by a whistle in some stadiums. He interpreted them not as conflicts but as part of the job.. He defined himself as “strong-willed” and explained that this situation, far from affecting him, acts as a stimulus. In clubs with permanent exhibitions, managing emotions becomes another competition.

From a strictly sporting point of view, the absence of Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves Asensio Right-back, a position he is still training inand. The correspondence was again functional. A complete willingness to help and adapt to any scenario. He insists he has complete confidence in his coach, even joking that he would put on the gloves if necessary.

At the event in the Canary Islands, we were also able to learn about the roots of soccer. Asensio didn’t hide it UD Las Palmas remains the team in his heartThis season, he has been observing from afar, paying particular attention to the work of his coach, Luis García, with whom he happened to be at Real Madrid C.

Regarding the Asturian player, he emphasized both his professional ability as a “top coach” and his talent. The human dimension, illustrated by the gestures of Elias Herreroa young amateur who recently received a bone marrow transplant. In his opinion, this detail explains the type of person he is better than any other outcome.

about him The final balance in 2025 was modest.. Asensio called it “very good,” not because there were no challenges, but because he overcame them in his very first year at Elite. adaptation, Promoting and demanding learning in clubs that do not recognize truces. Without exaggeration or complacency, the central defender brought out a clear idea. Real Madrid are not known for their stability. it works.