Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

By The Associated Press | Posted - March 14, 2025 at 5:50 a.m.

 
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, right, is challenged by Real Madrid's Raul Asencio during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, right, is challenged by Real Madrid's Raul Asencio during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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MADRID — Spain has called up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio for the first time ahead of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands. The 22-year-old Asencio has proven to be a quick and physical center back for Madrid this season after he was given playing time to fill in for the injured Éder Militão. Spain, the Nations League title holder, plays the Dutch in Rotterdam on March 20 and then again in Valencia three days later.

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