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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 Two alleged victims have withdrawn complaints against Asencio, but a preliminary hearing in July decided he would stand trial.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.
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Hupu, September 3rd — Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of drunk driving, with his alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit, according to previous media reports.
The 23-year-old admitted to drunk driving during a trial at the High Court of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on August 19. He received a driving ban and a fine of €14,400.
Key Facts
- Breathalyzer test: Asencio recorded an alcohol level of 0.90 mg/L on August 16 in southern Gran Canaria, nearly four times the legal limit of 0.25 mg/L.
- Club response: Real Madrid has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Asencio for damaging the club's image. The player informed the club of the matter, and the club will impose a fine based on the severity of the incident. For context, last season Tchouaméni and Valverde were each fined €500,000 for their involvement in a brawl.
- Media contact: The Athletic has contacted Real Madrid and the player's team for comment.
Separate Legal Case
In a separate case, Asencio will stand trial in Gran Canaria in September for allegedly sharing intimate videos involving a minor. He faces two charges:
- Suspicion of distributing videos without consent
- Suspicion of sharing sexual recordings involving a minor
He will be tried alongside three former Real Madrid youth teammates:
- Ferran Ruiz
- Juan Rodríguez
- Andrés García
They face charges of allegedly recording and distributing sexual content involving a minor and another woman. Two alleged victims have withdrawn their complaints against Asencio, but a preliminary hearing in July decided he would stand trial. He has consistently maintained his innocence.
Background
Asencio joined Real Madrid's youth academy from Las Palmas in 2017 and made his first-team debut in 2024. He has made 80 appearances for the club's first team but missed the start of the 2026-27 season due to injury.
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