Five reasons why Rashford - Asensio will be the next Messi - Ronaldo level rivalry

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Ronaldo and Messi have ruled their generation for the past ten years.

#4: Impressive debuts

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Rashford and Asensio marked their debuts with memorable goals.

This is by far the most crucial reason why both youngsters are being tipped to be the next greats in the game. Both Rashford and Asensio have been extremely exceptional in every debut they have played in. You can name any competition you like. These two wonder kids have scored in them.

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Asensio made his first ever appearance in the UEFA Super Cup versus Sevilla in the 2016-17 season. He marked his debut with a terrific 25-yard screamer in a 3-2 win against Sevilla.

In his league debut for Real Madrid, Asensio was on the scoresheet again in a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad. To top it all, Asensio scored a goal in the Champions League final versus Juventus, while Real comfortably won 4-1. All this at just twenty-one years of age!

Meanwhile, Rashford made his first ever appearance for Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League, scoring a brace in a 5-win over Midtjylland.

His league debut was an absolute fairy tale, where he scored a brace and grabbed an assist versus Arsenal in a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford. To top it all, the eighteen-year-old has scored on his seven debuts in different competitions. The lad has it all!

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