Meet Sandra Garal, Marco Asensio's girlfriend: Bio and all the facts

Meet Sandra Garal, Marco Asensio's girlfriend: Bio and all the facts

Helix Odhiambo
updated at October 18, 2023 at 4:37 AM

Marco Asensio has enjoyed a successful football career and maintained a lovely relationship with his girlfriend, Sandra Garal. The two have been together for four years and married in July 2023. We have compiled details about Sandra Garal and her partner.

Sandra Garal's age
Marco Asensio and Sandra Garal attend the wedding of Real Madrid football player Sergio Ramos and TV presenter Pilar Rubio at Seville's Cathedral on 15 June 2019 in Seville, Spain. Photo: Aitor Alcalde
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Sandra and Asensio met at a nightclub in Spain. They have been dating secretly for a long time before making it public. Here is the story of the young lovebirds, including their romantic journey through the years.

Sandra Garal's profile and bio summary

Full name

Sandra Garal

Date of birth

6 May 1994

Age

29 (as of October 2023)

Birthplace

Spain

Nationality

Spanish

Education

Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid

Profession

Instagram star, interior designer

Husband

Marco Asensio

Parents-in-law

Gilberto Asensio, Maria Gertruida

Brother-in-law

Igor Asensio

Social media

Instagram

How old is Sandra Garal?

Sandra Garal's age is 29 as of October 2023. She was born and raised in Spain. Her nationality is Spanish. She has kept a low profile and has not revealed details of her parents and siblings. Sandra is two years older than her partner, Asensio.

The former Real Madrid star boy was born on 21 January 1996 in Palma, Spain. He is 27 years old. Marco is known for his long-range passing and shots.

Sandra Garal's height

How old is Sandra Garal?
Sandra Garal is a multi-talented woman married to former Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. She has a well-built body for modelling. Photo: Berengui, Xavi Torrent, David Benito (modified by author)
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Garal's height, weight, and body measurements remain undisclosed. However, her photos reveal that she is shorter than her husband, Asensio (1.82 m).

Sandra Garal's career

The football WAG graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture from Madrid's Superior Technical School of Architecture in Spain. She is an architect and interior designer by profession. Garal is also famous on Instagram, where she posts pictures of high-end brand articles of clothing.

Marco Asensio's girlfriend is also a fashion enthusiast and lifestyle blogger. She has represented a few companies, including Agua Bendita.

Sandra Garal and Marco Asensio

The lovely couple first met at a nightclub in 2019, where Sandra used to work as a waitress. Their bond and relationship grew stronger and deeper while dating secretly. The couple attended Sergio Ramos' wedding and later announced their engagement.

Garal and Asensio tied the knot on 7 July 2023 at La Fortaleza on Pollensa Bay in Spain. Marco's father was the best man at the wedding, attended by close friends and family members. They included Rafael Nadal, Gareth Bale, and Rudy Fernández, alongside their partners. The couple spent their honeymoon in Ibiza, Spain.

Marco Asensio Foundation

The former Real Madrid player has a charity organisation, Marco Asensio Foundation, dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families. During their wedding, organisers asked guests to contribute to the charity rather than issue gifts to the couple.

Marco Asensio and Dua Lipa

Marco Asensio and Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa performs ahead of the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on 26 May 2018 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: David Ramos
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Speculations about the famous songwriter and singer Dua Lipa spending time with the footballer went around the internet in mid-2018. Sources suggested the two were together after Asensio and Real Madrid won the Champions League final on 26 May 2018.

The pop star, who performed in the final's opening ceremony, denied the reports. Dua Lipa claimed she had never met the footballer.

"I haven't even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me." Dua Lupa tweeted.

Who is Marco Asensio?

Marco Asensio's girlfriend
Spain's Marco Asensio (C) poses for a photo with his wife, Sandra Garal (L) and father, Gilberto Asensio (R), after winning the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League final against Croatia at De Kuip stadium on 18 June 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Photo: Jean Catuffe
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The Spanish-Dutch footballer plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain. He was born to a Spanish father, Gilberto Asensio and a Dutch mother, Maria Gertruida Margaretha Willemsem. Gilberto used to play football as an attacking midfielder for numerous clubs, including Athletic Bilbao. Marco's mother, Maria, died from cancer when he was 15. His brother, Igor, is also a footballer.

Asensio's career

The PSG star began his career at Real Mallorca's academy in 2006 after joining from Platges de Calvià. He switched to the first team in the 2013-14 season. Real Madrid announced the signing of the forward in December 2014 after agreeing to pay Mallorca $3.9 million.

Sandra Garal's photos
Marcos Asensio had his career at Real Madrid. He joined French champions PSG in July 2023. Photo: Florencia Tan Jun, Jonathan Moscrop (modified by author)
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Marcos remained on loan until the end of the season. He later joined Espanyol on loan for the 2015-1 season before returning to Real Madrid. He played alongside top footballers Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sergio Ramos, Casemiro, and Luca Modric.

"I have decided to go to Madrid and I am very happy," Asenso said. "I want the transfer to be done so that everyone can be more relaxed, the club [Mallorca], myself and Real Madrid. I am proud that the biggest clubs are interested in me, and the biggest, which is Madrid." He added.

The talented forward won 17 trophies with the Los Blancos, including three Champions League, three La Liga titles, and four FIFA Club World Cups. He joined Paris Saint-Germain in July 2023, playing alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Lucas Hernandez, and Marquinhos.

International career

Asensio played for Spain at the U16, U19, and U21 levels. He helped the U19 side win the 2015 UEFA U19 Euro Championship in Greece. He emerged as the best player in the tournament. Marcos got promoted to the senior national team in 2016, debuting against Switzerland on 17 May 2016.

The forward has played 38 games for the national team, scoring two goals and providing 14 assists as of October 2023. He was part of the team that won the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League.

Marco Asensio's net worth

Marco Asensio's house
Sandra Garal and Marco Asensio attend the 'Los40 Music Awards 2019' photocall at Wizink Center on 8 November 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Europa Press Entertainment
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The PSG star has a net worth of around $35 million as of 2023. He receives an annual salary of $8.4 million at his new club. Asensio has also earned some money from his endorsement deals.

Marco Asensio's house and cars

The talented footballer has a house in Madrid, Spain. He now lives in Paris, France. Marcos had an Audi S5 car while at Real Madrid.

What is Sandra Garal's Instagram?

Marco Asensio's girlfriend has an active Instagram account with 394k followers as of October 2023. She has promoted different brands in her posts. Her husband has 15.8 million followers on Instagram. Asensio is also available on Twitter (X) with 3 million followers. His Facebook account has 12 million followers.

Sandra Garal and her husband have enjoyed an excellent time together since meeting in 2019. The Spanish architect has even attended her partner's games to support him. She is a hard-working and dedicated woman who inspires many through her career.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.