Khaberni - Spanish press reports, including the "COPE" network, stated that the young Real Madrid defender, Raúl Asensio, who is 23 years old, suffers from severe gastrointestinal inflammation, which has caused him continuous vomiting episodes over the past few days, leading to a loss of 6 kilograms in weight.
The health condition of the young defender has worsened, necessitating his transfer to the hospital today, Saturday, for urgent medical tests.
This injury was the main reason behind Asensio's absence from the team's trip to Munich, where Real Madrid lost to Bayern Munich by a score of (4-3) in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2026 last Wednesday.
Ongoing Absence and Concern at "Valdebebas"
The Spanish newspaper AS explained that the player's suffering began last Monday, when he had to leave training and has not been able to return to participate with his teammates since then. Based on his current condition, Asensio's absence from the upcoming "Los Merengues" match against Deportivo Alavés next Tuesday has been confirmed.
This situation is causing concern within the medical staff of the royal club, especially since it is the fourth time this season that the player has been absent due to viral or digestive diseases, having previously missed the "Montilivi" trip in late November for the same reason.
This incident recalls what happened to French star Kylian Mbappé during the last FIFA Club World Cup, when he was transferred to a hospital in Miami due to a similar infection that led to significant weight loss, indicating the spread of "latent" viruses that could affect the readiness of team stars."
