Real Madrid Takes Action Against Asencio

Raul Asencio, a defender for Real Madrid and Spain, is facing disciplinary action after being convicted of drink-driving. This was announced by coach Jose Mourinho on Thursday. The 23-year-old centre-back was caught more than three times over the legal limit during an incident on August 16.

Asencio was convicted in a trial held in San Bartolome de Tirajana, a village in Gran Canaria. He was fined 14,400 euros, which is about $16,700. His driving licence has also been suspended for eight months, according to a court source.

This week, Asencio has another court case in Gran Canaria. This case involves the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video from 2023.

Mourinho spoke highly of Asencio, saying, "He’s a model professional. When he was fit, no one trained as hard as him." He added, "Now that he’s been injured for a few weeks, he’s the first to arrive and the last to leave (training)."

The coach also emphasized the responsibility that comes with being a Real Madrid player. He said, "But a Real Madrid player remains so 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 12 months a year. Everything you do outside the pitch represents Real Madrid and could affect the club’s prestige. I’m not happy. Everyone makes mistakes, but when they pile up, it’s not the same."

Spanish media report that Asencio hopes to be cleared in the video-sharing case if the two young women involved, aged 16 and 18, formally forgive him. Three former Real Madrid reserve players are also facing trial for allegedly recording and distributing the video. The trial dates are set for September 3, 4, and 7.

Asencio has been dealing with a hamstring injury since July and has not been included in any matchday squad by the new coach yet. However, he played regularly for Real Madrid in the last two seasons.