Football NewsMarco Asensio and Dani Ceballos are the players who inspire Real Madrid
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In less than half a year, however, they could no longer be Real Madrid players as their contracts expire at the end of the season, and they have yet to reach an extension deal with the club.

Asensio wants to renew and stay at Real Madrid

Marco Asensio and Dani Ceballos were the players who inspired Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Villarreal in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. In less than half a year, however, they could no longer be Real Madrid players as their contracts expire at the end of the season, and they have yet to reach an extension deal with the club. “Everything is being discussed; we’ll see where it goes,” Asensio said after the match. “I’m focused on my own and on the next game. I hope everything works out. I want to renew and stay in Madrid for a long time, but it’s not something that depends only on me. For me, the most important things are the sporting aspect and happiness.”

Ceballos desperately wants to extend his deal

Real Madrid went down two goals in the first half, and Carlo Ancelotti decided to make a double change 10 minutes into the second half. He brought in Ceballos for Toni Kroos and Asensio for Rodrygo, and suddenly Real Madrid looked like they were a brand new team. Ceballos had only been on the field for a minute when he came up with a big through ball to set up Vinicius Junior for Real Madrid’s first goal. A little over 10 minutes later, Ceballos was involved in a build-up for the Eder Militao equaliser. Within 20 minutes, the plan was coming together for Ancelotti as Asensio was alive in the final third and tied Ceballos for Los Blancos’ third.

Now it’s time for Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez to make a move. Asensio is crying about starting place, and Ceballos is desperate to extend his contract. They may not be undisputed starters, but they are fundamental players who can create competition within a team and help them win titles.