WATCH: Asensio denied by stunning penalty save as Real Madrid star fluffs his lines against home-town club Mallorca

Last updated 21/02/2023

17:40 05/02/2023

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Marco Asensio fluffed his lines from the penalty spot against home-town club Real Mallorca, with Real Madrid enduring a tough trip out on the road.

Blancos fell behind in first-half
Could have levelled from the spot
Spain international saw effort saved

WHAT HAPPENED? The reigning La Liga champions fell behind against Mallorca inside 13 minutes when Nacho Fernandez put through his own net. Carlo Ancelotti’s mood did not improve after the break as Asensio spurned a glorious opportunity to restore parity, with his spot-kick drawing a stunning save from Predrag Rajkovic.

👀 Marco Asensio from the spot in his hometown, against his former club...

...and it's saved BRILLIANTLY by Rajkovic down low in the corner and Real Madrid still trail Mallorca 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/azxss3VwZv
— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) February 5, 2023

Marco Asensio's penalty is saved and Real Madrid are still behind 👀 pic.twitter.com/0RlbDAkSRb
— ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) February 5, 2023

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Madrid’s afternoon got off to a bad start when Thibaut Courtois picked up an injury in the warm-up, and the Belgian’s fitness setback rather set the tone for what was to follow.

WHAT NEXT? Madrid swept their way to title glory in 2021-22, while also claiming another Champions League crown, but find themselves playing catch-up behind Clasico rivals Barcelona in the current campaign.

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