Marco Asensio's emotional journey from ACL injury to goal-scoring return after 11 months

Real Mrid star Marcos Asensio me a sensational return to football last night after scoring with his first touch against Valencia. 24-year-old h been out of action for more than 10 months after suffering a pre-season setback but showed no nerves as he slotted in a Ferland Mendy cross past Jasper Cillessen to score his first goal of season. Marco Asensio return serves as a much-needed boost to Real Mrid as y aim to win LaLiga this season.

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Marco Asensio return: Marco Asensio injury return marked by a sensational first-touch goal 

Real Mrid fans were delighted to see Marco Asensio return to action after a lengthy spell on sidelines. winger was introduced as a substitute by manager Zinedine Zidane during LaLiga return clash against Valencia on Thursday (Friday IST). Replacing Federico Valverde with a little more than 15 minutes to play, winger me his mark scoring a goal with his first touch after just 31 seconds on pitch.

Marco Asensio goal gave Real Mrid a 2-0 le and was celebrated with gusto by Asensio and his teammates. While goal alrey capped on an incredible Marco Asensio injury return, Spaniard wasn't done just yet, with his pass leing to Karim Benzema's skilful second, putting result beyond doubt. 3-0 win over Valencia moved Real Mrid closer to Barcelona, as Los Blancos try to overthrow ir arch-rivals from top to clinch LaLiga title. 

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Marco Asensio Injury: Real Mrid has been working hard for months to make a comeback

Marcos Asenso injury occurred during Real Mrid's pre-season match against Arsenal on a poor pitch in United States last July. 24-year-old tore his ACL and was ruled out for season. However, with coronavirus pandemic pushing LaLiga season a couple of months furr, Asensio me a return and would hope to build on his performance against Valencia.

Speaking to Movistar after game, Spanish international said that it was emotional to be back on pitch and expressed his delight on being able to play again. Real Mrid star ded that re was a lot of hard work behind Marco Asensio injury return and his performance gives him a lot of satisfaction.

Spaniard ded that he's rey for final stretch and thanked fans for ir support. Marco Asensio furr dedicated his goal to all those people who helped him and supported him during his recovery process and ded that smiles are back. 

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(Image Credit: Marco Asensio Instagram)