Real Madrid: Raúl Asencio to undergo surgery
Real Madrid announced this Wednesday, September 30, 2026, that Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery on Thursday after suffering a stress fracture of the tibia in his right leg. The Spanish club has not disclosed the expected duration of his absence.
Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery. The Real Madrid defender has suffered a stress fracture to his right tibia, an injury that requires a surgical procedure.
“Our player Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery tomorrow because of a stress fracture of the tibia in his right leg,” Real Madrid said in its medical bulletin published on Wednesday.
The club provided no details on the length of his absence or the date envisaged for his return to competitive action. The progress of his recovery after the operation will make it possible to clarify the timetable.
This injury leaves Carlo Ancelotti without another defender as Real Madrid continues its season. Asencio will now have to begin a period of rehabilitation after his operation, with his return to training dependent on his medical progress.
The club is expected to provide further updates on his health as he continues his recovery.
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