Asensio’s Double Penalty Miss and the Shocking Twist That Stole the Show
You won’t believe what went down in the clash between Alavés and Real Madrid — a match that seemed pretty straightforward on paper but delivered one of the most bizarre and dramatic sequences we've seen in LaLiga this season. The spotlight was undeniably on Marco Asensio, but not for the reasons he'd have hoped.
So here’s the deal. Real Madrid were pushing hard to stay alive in the LaLiga title race, and despite a tense match, they edged out Alavés with a narrow 1-0 win. But the real story wasn’t just the scoreline — it was what happened with Asensio and those penalties. Yes, penalties. Plural. Two of them.
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Asensio stepped up for the first one and, surprisingly, missed. Disappointing? Sure. But things got even stranger. Later in the match, he had a shot at redemption with a second penalty. And incredibly, he missed that one too. At this point, fans in the stands and viewers at home were in shock. You could feel the tension ripple through the stadium. It’s rare to see a player of Asensio’s caliber fail from the spot twice in the same game.
But what really set social media ablaze was what he did after that second miss. Instead of showing frustration or retreating into himself, Asensio pulled off something unexpected. With the ball still in play and Alavés’ defense in disarray from the penalty rebound, he darted back into the action, regained possession, and delivered a moment of sheer determination. It didn’t result in a goal, but that burst of effort after the miss spoke volumes. Fans were divided — some praised his hustle, others criticized the lack of composure. Either way, it’s all anyone can talk about.
And let’s not forget Mbappé, who also made headlines for all the wrong reasons — picking up his first red card in Spanish football after a reckless tackle. That just added more spice to an already chaotic match.
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