4 La Liga superstars who need to step up their performances

#3 Marco Asensio

The Spaniard is enduring a difficult spell in front of goal

When Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid to complete a move to join Juventus last summer, many saw it as a decent opportunity for youngster Marco Asensio to rise up in the absence of the winger and shine at the Santiago Bernabeu.

However, most of those who shared such enthusiasm would have been disappointed by now, with the Spaniard failing to take charge of the advantage and as a result, finding life to be a kind of hell in the Spanish capital.

The winger, who was dubbed one of the most promising young attacking talents in European football during the last two years, has fallen from grace at the Bernabeu, with a section of the supporters calling for him to be dropped by Santiago Solari after he failed to impress in front of goal, bagging just 4 goals and 4 assists to his name in 23 appearances for Los Blancos across all competitions so far this season.