Solari defends wasteful Asensio after slim Madrid win

Santiago Solari praised Marco Asensio’s performance despite the midfielder’s profligacy leaving Real Madrid exposed to a nervy finish in the win over Rayo Vallecano. Karim Benzema’s first goal in six games secured a valuable 1-0 win but sections of the Santiago Bernabeu were unimpressed with the showing. Thibaut Courtois, a spectator for much of the match, was required […]