In the match against Getafe, Marco Asensio scored the only goal of the game to reach the same number of La Liga goals as Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid.
Marco Asensio's contract expires at the end of the season and everything indicates that the Spanish international will leave the capital club.
Zidane was known for his playmaking ability as a midfielder. Traditionally, midfielders create goals for the forwards, they're known for their knack to carry the ball higher up the pitch and create for the forwards to score goals.
Marco Asensio equalling Real Madrid Legend, Zidane for several La Liga goals scored seems to be underestimating the greater impact Zidane had during his time at Real.
Zidane arrived in 2001 from Juventus as a club record signing for Real. He was labeled as a Galactico signing.
During his first season, he could only muster 7 goals as Real Madrid finished 3rd behind Deportivo and Champions Valencia.
He did score a famous match-winning goal in the UCL final against Leverkusen to win Real their 9th title in his first season.
During his second League season, he bettered his previous league tally by scoring 9 league goals, helping Real to their 29th league title.
His third season was a fairly good one, a return of 6 league goals as Real finished fourth.
In his 4th season, he scored the same number of goals as in the previous campaign, helping his team to an agonizing second-placed finish.
His final season in charge was a memorable one on a personal level. He scored 9 league goals and he also scored his first hat trick for the club in a 4-2 league win against Sevilla.
In May 2006, he played his last match for the club, scoring in a 3-3 league draw against Villarreal as Real Madrid finished as runners-up yet again.
Marco Asensio in contrast, as somewhat enjoyed a topsy-turvy trajectory during his time at the club. Everything is indicating that this season will be his final season with the club.
Coincidentally, he made his club debut during Zidane's first stint as Manager, scoring 3 league goals in his first season as Real went on to clinch their first league title since 2012.
He continued his meteoric rise well into the subsequent season, scoring 6 league goals as Real Madrid finished 3rd in what was an underwhelming league campaign.
In the 2018/19 season which was his third season, he could only muster a goal during the league campaign as his confidence waned in the course of the season.
Real Madrid finished the season in third position once again and In his fourth season, he suffered a torn ACL in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal initially ruling him out for the season.
He however returned for the final stretch of the season, mustering 3 league goals as he helped Real clinch their first title in 3 years.
In the 2021/22 season, he scored his first career hat trick in a 6-1 league win against Mallorca.
His confidence was gradually settling in but got criticized often and had to battle with Rodrygo for a starting spot in the course of the season.
He finished the season with 10 league goals and during the current season, he has been scoring crucial goals.
He's on course to tie his league tally of the previous season, having scored 9 goals already.
Who is Marco Asensio?
Marco Asensio Willemsen is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spain national team.
Asensio's Club Career
He first came through the youth system of Platges de Calvià. Then went on to play for Mallorca between 2006 to 2014.
In December 2014, Real Madrid signed him from Mallorca but remained on loan with them for the rest of the season.
The following season, he was loaned to Espanyol.
He officially made his club debut for Real in 2016, scoring on his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla.
Asensio's International Career
Asensio is of both Dutch and Spanish descent. He ultimately chose to represent Spain. He made his U21 debut in 2015.
In May 2016, he got called up to the senior squad.
In 2018, he scored his first goal for Spain in a 6-0 home win over Croatia in the Nations League.
In July 2022, he was included in the Word Cup squad for Qatar 2022. He scored against Croatia as Spain ended up with a 7-0 win.
Asensio's personal life
Asensio's father Gilberto was also a footballer. Sandra Garal is the girlfriend of Asensio. He is yet to have kids.
Asensio's net worth
As of 2023, Asensio's net worth is estimated to be $43 million.
The win over Getafe has helped Real Madrid to overtake Atlético Madrid, who will play their match on Sunday against Elche.
At the moment, Real Madrid are 11 points behind the first-placed FC Barcelona.
Marco Asensio's contract expires at the end of the season and everything indicates that the Spanish international will leave the capital club.
Zidane was known for his playmaking ability as a midfielder. Traditionally, midfielders create goals for the forwards, they're known for their knack to carry the ball higher up the pitch and create for the forwards to score goals.
Marco Asensio equalling Real Madrid Legend, Zidane for several La Liga goals scored seems to be underestimating the greater impact Zidane had during his time at Real.
Zidane arrived in 2001 from Juventus as a club record signing for Real. He was labeled as a Galactico signing.
During his first season, he could only muster 7 goals as Real Madrid finished 3rd behind Deportivo and Champions Valencia.
He did score a famous match-winning goal in the UCL final against Leverkusen to win Real their 9th title in his first season.
During his second League season, he bettered his previous league tally by scoring 9 league goals, helping Real to their 29th league title.
His third season was a fairly good one, a return of 6 league goals as Real finished fourth.
In his 4th season, he scored the same number of goals as in the previous campaign, helping his team to an agonizing second-placed finish.
His final season in charge was a memorable one on a personal level. He scored 9 league goals and he also scored his first hat trick for the club in a 4-2 league win against Sevilla.
In May 2006, he played his last match for the club, scoring in a 3-3 league draw against Villarreal as Real Madrid finished as runners-up yet again.
Marco Asensio in contrast, as somewhat enjoyed a topsy-turvy trajectory during his time at the club. Everything is indicating that this season will be his final season with the club.
Coincidentally, he made his club debut during Zidane's first stint as Manager, scoring 3 league goals in his first season as Real went on to clinch their first league title since 2012.
He continued his meteoric rise well into the subsequent season, scoring 6 league goals as Real Madrid finished 3rd in what was an underwhelming league campaign.
In the 2018/19 season which was his third season, he could only muster a goal during the league campaign as his confidence waned in the course of the season.
Real Madrid finished the season in third position once again and In his fourth season, he suffered a torn ACL in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal initially ruling him out for the season.
He however returned for the final stretch of the season, mustering 3 league goals as he helped Real clinch their first title in 3 years.
In the 2021/22 season, he scored his first career hat trick in a 6-1 league win against Mallorca.
His confidence was gradually settling in but got criticized often and had to battle with Rodrygo for a starting spot in the course of the season.
He finished the season with 10 league goals and during the current season, he has been scoring crucial goals.
He's on course to tie his league tally of the previous season, having scored 9 goals already.
Who is Marco Asensio?
Marco Asensio Willemsen is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spain national team.
Asensio's Club Career
He first came through the youth system of Platges de Calvià. Then went on to play for Mallorca between 2006 to 2014.
In December 2014, Real Madrid signed him from Mallorca but remained on loan with them for the rest of the season.
The following season, he was loaned to Espanyol.
He officially made his club debut for Real in 2016, scoring on his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla.
Asensio's International Career
Asensio is of both Dutch and Spanish descent. He ultimately chose to represent Spain. He made his U21 debut in 2015.
In May 2016, he got called up to the senior squad.
In 2018, he scored his first goal for Spain in a 6-0 home win over Croatia in the Nations League.
In July 2022, he was included in the Word Cup squad for Qatar 2022. He scored against Croatia as Spain ended up with a 7-0 win.
Asensio's personal life
Asensio's father Gilberto was also a footballer. Sandra Garal is the girlfriend of Asensio. He is yet to have kids.
Asensio's net worth
As of 2023, Asensio's net worth is estimated to be $43 million.
The win over Getafe has helped Real Madrid to overtake Atlético Madrid, who will play their match on Sunday against Elche.
At the moment, Real Madrid are 11 points behind the first-placed FC Barcelona.