Spain coach Luis Enrique looks increasingly likely to leave the job to go back to club management at the end of the World Cup and could be headed for a Premier League job
Jamal Musiala has been widely lauded after his eye-catching display on Sunday night, with fans comparing the German teenager to Lionel Messi and backing him to win the Ballon d Or.
Spain have the third youngest squad in Qatar but they have been protected in the press by their coach who never lets a day pass without making sure he is the one stealing the headlines.
Asensio joined Madrid in 2015 and is now into his eighth season at the club. His contract is due to expire next summer, and it is currently unclear as to whether he will stay or look for a new challenge.