Xabi Alonso asks Real Madrid to sell young defender after Club World Cup blunder

According to Bolasport.com, coach Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to release their young academy graduate defender — Raul Asencio — following a fatal blunder in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal.

The 22-year-old defender’s mistake occurred during the match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) — poor ball control in the penalty area allowed Ousmane Dembele to steal possession.

Although Thibaut Courtois managed to deflect Dembele’s attempt, the rebound fell to Fabian Ruiz who immediately found the back of Madrid’s net in the sixth minute of the match.

The early-game blunder made Asencio a target of criticism from Madrid supporters — this situation reportedly angered Alonso, prompting him to request the club to sell the player.