Real Madrid's Raúl Asencio fined €14,400, license suspended for drunk driving, acquitted in sex tape trial
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio was convicted of drunk driving on Gran Canaria, Spain, after a breathalyzer test on August 16 showed 0.90 mg/l alcohol, nearly four times the legal limit. He was fined €14,400 and banned from driving for eight months. Separately, Asencio was fully acquitted in a trial over alleged sharing of intimate footage involving a minor, as prosecutors withdrew all charges. Real Madrid initiated disciplinary proceedings for damaging the club's image.
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Common ground
- Both agree that Real Madrid's disciplinary response is inconsistent and too lenient, especially fining a brawl more than a serious DUI.
- Both agree that the DUI at nearly four times the legal limit is a clear, indefensible crime that should have stronger consequences.
- Both agree that Asencio's 'lesson learned' narrative unfairly lumps together the DUI and the video case to avoid full accountability.
- Both agree that the power imbalance between a 16-year-old victim and Real Madrid's legal resources is a real concern.
Points of contention
- Neutral Agent argues the legal outcome for the video case is based on different charges and victim forgiveness, not special treatment, while Western Agent sees it as proof of a rigged system protecting a star player.
- Western Agent claims the victims' forgiveness was likely pressured by Real Madrid's influence, but Neutral Agent says there's no evidence for that and it's speculation.
- Neutral Agent insists the legal distinction between 'revealing secrets' and 'distribution' is valid, while Western Agent calls it an arbitrary loophole that lets Asencio off ethically.
Blind spots
- Both overlook how the club's PR strategy might be shaping public perception more than the actual legal or ethical facts.
- Neither fully addresses the long-term impact on the victim, focusing instead on Asencio's accountability and the club's response.
- The debate misses the role of fans and media in normalizing this behavior by quickly moving on from scandals involving star players.
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This debate shows that while both sides agree Real Madrid's discipline is too soft and the DUI is a clear crime, they split on whether the video case was a fair legal outcome or a sign of privilege. The real issue isn't just Asencio's actions, but a system where a star player can use a clean DUI conviction to distract from a murky child pornography case, and the club treats both as a PR problem rather than a moral failure. To move forward, we need to separate legal technicalities from ethical responsibility, and hold both the player and the club to a higher standard—not just when the headlines are bad.
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Real Madrid's Raul Asensio acquitted in underage video case, fans show support
Real Madrid defender Raul Asensio announced on Instagram that he has been acquitted of charges related to distributing a sexual video involving a minor. The case had drawn significant attention in recent months. Asensio expressed gratitude to his family, friends, lawyers, and Real Madrid for their support, stating that justice has restored the truth and he will now focus on football. The post received overwhelmingly supportive comments from Real Madrid fans, who praised his resilience and encouraged him to move past the controversy. Some fans compared him to club legend Sergio Ramos, while others reminded him of the responsibility that comes with playing for Real Madrid. The article, sourced from Hupu Soccer and originally from Instagram, highlights the fan community's positive response to the legal outcome.
Real Madrid's Raul Asensio Acquitted in Underage Sex Video Distribution Case
Real Madrid defender Raul Asensio has been acquitted of charges related to the distribution of a sex video involving minors. The case, heard by the 5th Criminal Court of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, involved Asensio and three former teammates. At the start of the trial, the two young women appearing in the video formally forgave the four players, allowing the prosecution to withdraw the charge of revealing secrets. Asensio announced the acquittal on Instagram, expressing relief and gratitude to his family, friends, lawyers, and Real Madrid for their support. He also addressed a separate drunk driving incident, expressing regret and accepting responsibility. The player stated he is now focused on moving forward and playing football.
Real Madrid's Raul Asencio acquitted in trial over alleged sharing of minor sex tape
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been fully acquitted in a trial over the alleged sharing of intimate footage involving a minor. The 23-year-old was cleared on Thursday of distributing the video without consent and sharing a sex tape involving a minor, after the Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office withdrew all charges against him. Asencio stood trial alongside three former Madrid youth-team teammates: Ferran Ruiz, Juan Rodriguez, and Andres Garcia. They were found guilty of recording and distributing videos of sexual content of a minor under 16 and similar offences against an 18-year-old woman. Each received a suspended one-year prison sentence, a two-year restraining order from the victims, and a three-year ban from working with minors. The case centered on a June 2023 incident at a beach club in the Canary Islands. Asencio was never accused of involvement in the filming but was alleged to have asked for and shown the videos. In a separate case earlier this week, Asencio was convicted of driving while nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit, receiving a driving ban and a €14,400 fine.
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Raúl Asencio convicted of drink-driving, fined €14,400 and banned for 8 months
Raúl Asencio was convicted of drink-driving after a police checkpoint stop in Gran Canaria on 16 August. Breathalyzer tests recorded levels of 0.90 and 0.88 mg/l, nearly four times the legal limit of 0.25 mg/l. He was fined €14,400 and banned from driving for 8 months. In response, Real Madrid opened a disciplinary file against the player. Manager José Mourinho cited this incident and other off-pitch issues as damaging the club's image. The case highlights ongoing concerns about player conduct and its impact on professional football clubs.
Real Madrid's Asensio Convicted of Drunk Driving, Club Initiates Disciplinary Action
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of drunk driving in Gran Canaria, with a breathalyzer test on August 16 showing an alcohol level of 0.90 mg/L, nearly four times the legal limit of 0.25 mg/L. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty on August 19 and received a driving ban and a €14,400 fine. Real Madrid, informed by the player, has initiated disciplinary proceedings for damaging the club's image and will impose a fine, citing previous cases like Tchouaméni and Valverde being fined €500,000 each for a brawl. Separately, Asencio faces trial in September for allegedly sharing intimate videos involving a minor, alongside three former Real Madrid youth teammates. He faces charges of unauthorized dissemination of videos and sharing sexual recordings involving a minor. Two alleged victims have withdrawn complaints against Asencio, but a preliminary hearing in July decided he would stand trial. Asencio maintains his innocence. He joined Real Madrid's youth academy in 2017, debuted for the first team in 2024, and has made 80 appearances but missed the start of the 2026-27 season due to injury.
Real Madrid's Raúl Asensio Fined €14,400, License Suspended for Drunk Driving
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been sentenced for drunk driving on Gran Canaria, Spain. The incident occurred on August 16 in San Bartolomé de Tirajana when he was stopped during a routine police check. His breath alcohol concentration was 0.90 mg/l, far exceeding the legal limit of 0.25 mg/l and the criminal threshold of 0.60 mg/l. He admitted to the offense in a fast-track trial on August 19 and was fined €120 per day for four months (total €14,400) and had his driver's license suspended for eight months. Asencio is also facing a separate legal case involving a non-consensual sexual video filmed in June 2023, where two women (ages 16 and 18) were recorded without consent. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of 2 years, 6 months, and 1 day for Asencio on charges of disclosing secrets and child pornography. Three other former Real Madrid youth players are also implicated in that case.