Real Madrid youngster issues apology after disastrous FIFA Club World Cup | OneFootball

Real Madrid ended a season to forget, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to PSG in their last match in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Young defender Raul Asencio, in particular, was singled out for criticism after the game for a mistake that led to the Parisians’ opening goal.

It was not his only costly error – he had made his debut in the Club World Cup by conceding a penalty against Al-Hilal. In the following match against Pachuca, he received a red card in the opening minutes after a major mistake.

Raul Asencio issues an apology to fans

Following the end to his disastrous run at the FIFA Club World Cup, Asencio has taken to social media to issue an apology to Real Madrid fans.

“Madridistas, a season in which I fulfilled my dream of being part of the best club in the world is coming to an end, but it ended in the way I least expected,” wrote Asencio.

Courtesy: Instagram/Raul Asencio

“I feel like I didn’t live up to my expectations in a Club World Cup that demanded the utmost, but now it’s time to disconnect and recharge my batteries.

Concluding, he wrote: “I wish you a happy holiday and now and always, HALA MADRID! Counting down the days until I return to the Bernabeu.”

Having had his breakthrough in the 2024/25 season due to a spate of injuries in defence, Asencio made the most of his chances and became a part of the first-team setup.

But the performances at the Club World Cup have raised question marks about whether the young Spaniard has the level required to perform consistently for Real Madrid.