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Raul Asencio Acquitted in Sex-Video Case Amid DUI Conviction and Club Discipline
9/4/2026, 12:06:11 AM
Core Event
A Spanish court in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria acquitted Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio of all charges related to the alleged non-consensual distribution of a sexually explicit video that featured a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old woman. The prosecutor’s office withdrew the accusations against Asencio, while three former Real Madrid academy players—Andrés García, Ferrán Ruiz and Juan Rodríguez—were each sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term, a two-year restraining order, and a three-year ban from working with minors.
In a separate proceeding, Asencio was convicted of driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.90 mg/L—almost four times the legal limit of 0.25 mg/L—recorded on August 16. He was fined €14,400 and his licence was suspended for eight months. Real Madrid opened disciplinary proceedings over the DUI, but coach José Mourinho said the player remains part of the squad while he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Background & Context
The case stems from a sexual encounter filmed in the private area of a beach club on June 15 2023 in the Canary Islands. Two women, then aged 16 and 18, filed complaints; the younger victim and her mother lodged a report at Guardia Civil offices in Santa María de Guía on September 6 2023. Police raided Real Madrid’s training facilities on September 15 2023, arresting three academy players and interviewing Asencio as a witness before he was later investigated as a suspect.
Prosecutors initially sought a two-and-a-half-year prison term for Asencio and longer terms for the three teammates. The victims later withdrew their complaints and told the court they forgave the defendants, prompting the prosecutor’s office to drop the charges against Asencio and reduce the sentencing request for the others.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 15 2023 | Sexual encounter filmed at beach club; video later circulated. |
| September 6 2023 | Victim files complaint with Guardia Civil. |
| September 15 2023 | Police visit Madrid training centre; three players arrested. |
| August 16 | Asencio records breath-alcohol level of 0.90 mg/L. |
| August 19 | Asencio pleads guilty to DUI. |
| September 2 | Media report of DUI conviction. |
| September 3 (scheduled) | Trial on sex-video charges begins; continues later in the week. |
| July 2024 | Asencio makes his senior debut for Real Madrid. |
| September 3 2026 | Court acquits Asencio; sentences handed to three teammates. |
Data & Statistics
- Age / Appearances – Asencio, 23, has played 80 matches for Real Madrid.
- DUI Penalty – €14,400 fine; eight-month licence suspension; breath-alcohol 0.90 mg/L vs 0.25 mg/L limit.
- Teammates’ Sentences – One-year suspended prison, two-year restraining order, three-year professional ban for each of García, Ruiz, Rodríguez.
- Legal Codes – Asencio was charged under Article 197 of the Spanish Criminal Code (privacy-related offences).
Official Statements & Responses
The Public Prosecutor’s Office withdrew all charges against Asencio after the victims expressed forgiveness, and reduced its sentencing request for the three convicted teammates.
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho said the club had opened disciplinary proceedings over the DUI but affirmed that Asencio “remains a Real Madrid player” while the matter is resolved.
Asencio issued a public statement expressing relief at the acquittal and acknowledging responsibility for the DUI, emphasizing his desire to move forward and thanking his family, legal team, and the club.