Real Madrid youngster was banished from first team after Alvaro Arbeloa feud as coach forces academy hero to apologise to team-mates
Goal | 08.04.2026 19:12
The situation escalated drastically ahead of a La Liga fixture against Elche on March 14. Asencio arrived at the manager's office on the morning of the game accompanied by a doctor, citing minor muscular discomfort, and withdrew from the squad. This late change completely derailed the preparation plans of Antonio Rudiger, who was scheduled to rest ahead of the European return leg. Rudiger was furious at being forced to play, shifting the conflict from a private coaching dispute into a serious dressing room issue, as senior players felt the sudden unavailability compromised their collective physical management.
