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Real Madrid star once again targeted with ‘d*e’ chants during Real Sociedad clash
Real Madrid were victorious on their trip to the Reale Arena this past Saturday, securing a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.
The match has already been dragged into controversy, thanks to the referee’s questionable decision to send Dean Huijsen off and the lack of VAR intervention.
Raul Asencio targeted by opposition fans
Now, it has emerged that Real Madrid defender was subjected to chants of “Asencio, d*e, Asencio, d*e” from a section of the stands at Anoeta during the 1-2 victory over Real Sociedad.
Movistar+ cameras recorded the vile chants from a section of the Anoeta crowd directed at the Real Madrid defender.
However, referee Jesus Gil Manzano did not stop the match after the incident and failed to include it in his match report as well.
"¡Asencio, muérete! ¡Asencio, muérete!"
— Fútbol en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) September 13, 2025
🔊 Los cánticos de una parte de Anoeta. #DeportePlus #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/27HsUfHbFv
Last season, referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez activated the hate protocol after similar chants of “Asencio, d*e” at the Reale Arena.
The match was temporarily stopped so that a message could be displayed on the stadium screen and read over the public address system. That game ended 0-1 with a goal from Endrick. Asencio was substituted at half-time.
This time around, the Spanish youngster was not part of the starting lineup and only came on in the second half as Xabi Alonso looked to shore up the defence to protect the team’s lead.
The insults towards Asencio began after the Real Madrid youth player was implicated in a case concerning the alleged recording and distribution of explicit videos involving two young women, one of whom was a minor at the time.
In May 2025, a judge clarified that Asencio was excluded from the charge of recording sexual videos of two girls, an accusation initially made against him.
Days before Real Madrid’s 1-2 win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, one of the two victims forgave Asencio and withdrew her accusation of disclosure of secrets.
However, the player still faces another charge, that of disclosure of secrets, related to the second victim, who was a minor (16 years old) at the time.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
