Spain watching Marco Asensio in awe: 'He’ll lead Fenerbahçe to the title!'
Marco Asensio’s explosive performance in Fenerbahçe’s 5–2 comeback win against Rizespor has made headlines in Spain. The Spanish star dominated the match with 2 goals and 1 assist, and his sensational second goal—struck from outside the box and bouncing past the goalkeeper—has drawn widespread admiration in his home country.
Fenerbahçe had gone into halftime trailing 2–0, but led by Asensio’s brilliance, the İstanbul giants produced a remarkable turnaround to secure a 5–2 victory. The 28-year-old’s recent rise in form has not gone unnoticed, with major Spanish outlets praising his transformation into Fenerbahçe’s key player.
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MARCA: “Asensio is still unstoppable”
Spanish sports daily Marca published two separate analyses highlighting Asensio’s extraordinary impact in Turkey:
“Asensio is still an unstoppable force. With six goals in his last nine matches in Turkey, he has reached the peak of his form. Moving freely between the lines, playing with confidence, Asensio has become the most decisive player in the team. His move to Turkish football was a risk. The league is more physical and demanding. But time has proven Marco right.”
In another article, Marca emphasized Asensio’s leadership role:
“Asensio has raised Fenerbahçe’s competitive level. He has become the club’s star and has won the hearts of the fans. Every Fenerbahçe supporter now expects Asensio to guide them to the championship.”
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AS: “The architect of Fenerbahçe’s comeback”
Spanish newspaper AS also praised the former Real Madrid star, calling him the driving force behind Fenerbahçe’s winning streak:
“Asensio was the architect of Fenerbahçe’s comeback, leading his team to their fifth consecutive victory.”
AS detailed Asensio’s goals with strong praise:
“He showed his striker’s instinct by scoring the team’s first goal. In the 65th minute, he put Fenerbahçe ahead with a stunning strike. The goal was unusual—spectacular technique, perfectly placed beyond the keeper’s reach.”
