Football La-Liga La-Liga Asensio set to miss Club World Cup final with thigh injury A muscle injury is likely to keep Marco Asensio out of Real Madrid's showdown with Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. Joe Wright 21 December, 2018 19:12 IST Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio - Getty Images Joe Wright 21 December, 2018 19:12 IST Marco Asensio is set to miss the Club World Cup final after sustaining a thigh injury. The 22-year-old has suffered a grade two injury in his right rectus femoris, Real Madrid confirmed in a statement. It means the Spain international will potentially not return to action until at least January 3, when Madrid faces Villarreal in LaLiga.READ: No debate over Isco's quality, says EnriqueSantiago Solari's side take on Al Ain in the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, having beaten Kashima Antlers 3-1 in its semi-final. The European champions are seeking to win its third global title in a row. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.