Raul Asencio returns to the Real Madrid squad to face Rayo Vallecano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Real Madrid coaching staff unveiled the team selection on Friday ahead of Saturday's LaLiga match against Rayo Vallecano. The fixture takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu following the club's domestic defeat to Real Betis last weekend. The roster features the return of defender Raul Asencio. This marks his first inclusion in a matchday squad for the 2026/27 campaign after he sustained a knee injury during the pre-season period. The team looks to secure a positive result after the loss in their previous league outing.
- •Raul Asencio returns to the squad for the first time this season.
- •Real Madrid plays Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
- •The club enters the match following a loss against Real Betis.
- •Asencio missed the start of the campaign due to a pre-season knee injury.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Official: One returns as Real Madrid name squad to face
"The squad of players called upon by the coaching staff at La Liga giants Real Madrid for the club’s next outing has on Friday been unveiled online. And it features a welcome return at the back.José...
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