Real Madrid Club announced that the first-team football player sustained a severe injury during this morning's training session on Thursday.
Real Madrid is preparing to enter a new phase under the leadership of the veteran Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, in order to correct the team's course after two disappointing seasons.
The Spanish club spent two consecutive trophyless seasons and lacked the dominance and character it always enjoyed in decisive matches, especially the Clásico encounters against Barcelona.
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Real Madrid revealed through its official website the injury of Spanish defender Raul Asensio during Thursday's training session.
The statement read as follows: "After conducting examinations today on our player Raul Asensio, he was diagnosed with a muscle tear in the rectus femoris muscle of his right leg."
Real Madrid played two friendly matches in preparation for the new 2026/2027 season, winning both.