Asensio loves facing Bayern Munich

Asensio made his Real Madrid debut at the Allianz in a pre-season friendly and was a major factor in Real Madrid's comeback win in there in the Champions League last season.

The youngster has begun to show his match-winning potential again in recent weeks, forcing himself above the likes of Gareth Bale in the Real Madrid pecking order.

There has been something of a recurring theme to Asensio's performance levels early on in his fledgling career: a breakneck start, a dip in the middle and finishing with a flourish.

With no La Liga game at the weekend, Real Madrid will go into the Bayern clash well rested and looking to repeat last season's 2-1 quarter-final victory over the Germans at the Allianz.

Asensio was key in that win, crossing for Cristiano Ronaldo to round off a comeback victory in the first leg, despite only playing 17 minutes.

As if that weren't enough, he also scored a wondergoal in the return leg, to secure a 4-2 win at the Bernabeu after extra time.