 He adjusted quickly with the capital club, playing in all La Liga matches safe four and helping it repeat the fourth-place finish, with a subsequent qualification to the UEFA Champions League.Defensive-minded Assunção scored his first goal for the "Colchoneros" on 17 January 2010, during the team's 3–2 home win against Sporting de Gijón.whilst continuing as the undisputed first-choice at holding midfielder.