Asensio looks ready as Real Madrid wraps up preparation for Espanyol

Madrid, Feb 26 (IANS) Real Madrid's Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio on Monday seemed ready to compete as the team finished their final training session ahead of the La Liga match against Espanyol.

After missing Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Alaves due to a wisdom tooth removal, Asensio completed the second and last training session ahead of the Blancos' away game on Tuesday, reports Efe.

Injuries kept Marcelo, Jesus Vallejo, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos on the sideline.

With 13 games to go until the end of the season, Real Madrid holds the third spot in the La Liga table with 51 points, 14 points behind leader Barcelona.

(This story has not been edited by Social News XYZ staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)