1. Marco Asensio made his senior debut for Spain in 2016, representing them at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
11 Facts About Marco Asensio
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Marco Asensio struggled with growth deficiencies in his knees during his youth, which only subsided when he was a teenager.
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On 20 August 2015, after making the whole pre-season with Real Madrid, Marco Asensio was loaned to Espanyol in La Liga.
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Marco Asensio featured 23 times over his first season, scoring three times as the club won the national championship for the first time since 2012.
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Marco Asensio added as many goals in that year's UEFA Champions League, including one in the final against Juventus to give the Spaniards their 12th title in the latter competition.
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On 28 September 2017, Marco Asensio extended his contract until 2023.
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On 28 May 2022, Marco Asensio was on the bench against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Final as Real Madrid went on to win their 14th UEFA Champions League title.
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On 3 June 2023, Real Madrid confirmed that Marco Asensio would be departing upon the expiry of his contract, thus becoming a free agent.
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In November 2022, Marco Asensio was included in Spain's final 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup.
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Marco Asensio's father, Gilberto, was a footballer.
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Marco Asensio married his long-time girlfriend Sandra Garal on 10 July 2023.