Real Madrid have confirmed that Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery on Thursday 1 October for a stress fracture in the tibia of his right leg, as reported by Managing Madrid. The club’s announcement turns an injury concern into a significant availability problem, with Asencio facing up to four months out according to the report.
Real Madrid confirm operation for Asencio
The club confirmed the operation on Wednesday 30 September, with the procedure scheduled for the following day. Its announcement identified a stress fracture in Asencio’s right tibia, but did not give a precise return date.
Managing Madrid also report that the Spanish defender experienced pain and discomfort during the second half of the 2025-26 season and played through it. The current injury therefore follows a period of symptoms, although the club has not set out further details about the treatment or recovery process.
Real Madrid have not announced a fixed period of absence in the medical information described by the report. The expectation of up to four months gives an indication of the likely interruption, rather than a confirmed date for Asencio’s return to training or match action.
The update comes amid a run of fitness concerns affecting the squad, with Fede Valverde’s injury another recent example of a player’s availability being affected by an official fitness update.
Madrid’s centre-back options are severely reduced
Asencio’s absence leaves Real Madrid with little room at centre-back, a problem compounded by the immediate situation around the squad. Dean Huijsen is suspended for the next match after his red card against Atlético de Madrid, while Ibrahima Konaté is injured.
That leaves Antonio Rüdiger as the only available centre-back for José Mourinho and the coaching staff, according to the report. The club’s defensive depth is already described as nearly exhausted just two months into the campaign, making Asencio’s surgery more than a routine injury setback.
Eder Militão’s recovery is relevant to Madrid’s defensive options, but the information available in the report does not establish when he might be available to ease the current shortage. The immediate picture remains stark: Huijsen is suspended, Konaté is injured and Rüdiger is the only centre-back identified as available.
Real Madrid have confirmed the operation, but have not provided a precise recovery timetable. For now, the clearest indication is that Asencio could miss up to four months, leaving the coaching staff to manage a sharply reduced central-defensive group in the meantime.
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