Angry Real Madrid Winger Throws Huge Tantrum on the Touchline After Being Left Out Against Mallorca

Angry Real Madrid Winger Throws Huge Tantrum on the Touchline After Being Left Out Against Mallorca

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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  • Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio was sighted throwing a huge tantrum on the touchline after being left out of the game against Mallorca
  • The Spanish international was expected to play a part following an injury to Lucas Vasquez during the game
  • Marco Asensio is not happy with the Real Madrid board as he believes they are interfering the Carlo Ancelotti’s squad selection

Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback from a one-goal deficit to thrash real Mallorca 4-1 on Sunday, September 9.

Goals from Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Rodrigo and Antonio Rudiger were enough to hand Los Blancos the maximum points.

But, one Real Madrid player who was not happy and frustrated on the day was Marco Asensio.

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, Mallorca, Carlo Ancelotti
Marco Asensio was caught throwing a huge tantrum on the touchline after Carlo Ancelotti decided not to bring him on during Real Madrid's game against Mallorca. Credit: @marca
Source: Twitter

Following an injury to Karim Benzema, the Spaniard was hoping to get some game-time against his former club.

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But the 26-year-old had to watch the entire duration of the game from the bench.

Asensio’s completely snapped in the second half when he was overlooked by Carlo Ancelotti following an injury to Lucas Vasquez.

The Real Madrid manager opted for Dani Carvajal to replace Vasquez, which drew a fiery reaction from Asensio.

In a video spotted on Twitter, as reported by Marca, Asensio was caught throwing a huge tantrum on the touchline as he threw his bib to the ground before kicking a water bottle.

Per the report, it as he expressed his frustration over the lack of game-time coming towards him.

His behaviour drew a reaction from Ancelotti during the post match press conference.

"Asensio is angry and it’s normal. if he gets angry it’s because he wants to play and I take that into account," the Italian said.

Marco Asensio’s contract with Real Madrid expires in June 2023.

Carlo Ancelotti Confirms Key Real Madrid Forward Wants to Leave Club

Meanwhile, Ancelotti has confirmed that Marco Asensio is considering leaving the club this summer.

Asensio has been linked with a potential move to Manchester United in recent weeks, and is ready to join the Red Devils who are willing to pay €30m for him.

The Spanish international is looking to follow in the footsteps of his ex-teammate Casemiro out of the door in the search for first-team minutes.

Top Spanish Winger Stirs Controversy, Accuses Real Madrid Board of Interfering in Ancelotti’s Team Selection

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid winger, Marco Asensio has some grudge against the club’s board as he holds Los Blancos hierarchy responsible for his lack of game time this season.

According to Football Espana, Marco Asensio believes the decision is not being made by Carlo Ancelotti but the Real Madrid board, as they look to edge him out of the club.

The 26-year-old has decided to stay at Real Madrid against the board’s wish as he still has one year left on his present deal with the La Liga champions.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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