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Mourinho Stresses Player Conduct as Real Madrid Opens Investigation into Defender Raúl Asencio
9/4/2026, 12:12:52 AM
Core Event – Mourinho Addresses Asencio’s DUI and Ongoing Disciplinary File
At a press conference on August 29, 2026, Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho was asked about centre-back Raúl Asencio, who had been convicted of driving under the influence. Mourinho reiterated that a player’s behaviour off the pitch reflects on the club and announced that Real Madrid had opened an internal investigation. He added that, while the investigation remains open, Asencio will continue to be treated as a member of the squad.
Background & Context – Off-Field Issues Involving Asencio
Asencio, 23, was stopped by police on August 16 on the island of Gran Canaria with a blood-alcohol reading of 0.90 mg/L—almost four times Spain’s legal limit of 0.25 mg/L. The court ordered a fine of €14,400 and an eight-month driving-license suspension. In addition to the DUI, Asencio faces a separate legal matter concerning the alleged non-consensual distribution of a sex video, with a trial expected in September.
Data & Statistics
- Blood-alcohol level: 0.90 mg/L (? four times the legal limit) – Footmundo, Idman.
- Fine: €14,400 – Footmundo, Idman.
- License suspension: 8 months – Footmundo, Idman.
- Injury status: Asencio has been sidelined with a muscle injury and is expected to miss several weeks – The Hindu.
Official Statements & Responses
Mourinho said he had spoken with Asencio upon his arrival at Real Madrid to discuss past issues, but has not revisited the matter since.
The club confirmed that an internal disciplinary file has been opened and that no sporting decisions regarding Asencio will be taken until the process concludes. Mourinho reiterated that, as long as the file remains active, he will continue to consider Asencio a Real Madrid player.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Everyone makes mistakes, but when the mistakes pile up, that is a different matter.” — Jose Mourinho, real madrid coach
- “While the proceeding is open I see him as a Real Madrid player,” — Jose Mourinho, real madrid coach
- “He’s an exemplary professional. While he was fit, nobody trained harder or better than him,” — Jose Mourinho, real madrid coach
- “Inside Valdebebas, he is a real professional. When he was fit, there was nobody who trained more than him or better than him. And now, despite his injury, he is the first to arrive and the last to leave. He has enormous dedication,” — Jose Mourinho, real madrid coach
What’s Next – Upcoming Legal Proceedings
The separate allegation concerning the unauthorized recording and distribution of a sexual video is slated for a court hearing in September, according to Footmundo. The outcome of that case may further influence Real Madrid’s disciplinary considerations for Asencio.
