Real Madrid take action after Asencio’s off-field issues
Raul Asencio, a defender for Real Madrid, is facing disciplinary proceedings after being convicted of drink-driving. Coach Jose Mourinho confirmed the club's decision following a series of incidents involving Asencio. The player was found to have been over the legal alcohol limit and is also due to appear in court over an alleged video-sharing case. Asencio has not yet featured in a matchday squad under his new coach due to injury.
Match highlights
- Raul Asencio was convicted of drink-driving after an incident on August 16, being over three times the legal limit.
- He was fined 14,400 euros and had his driving licence suspended for eight months following a trial in San Bartolome de Tirajana.
- Asencio is also facing a court case in Gran Canaria related to the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video dating back to 2023.
- The trial for the video-sharing case is scheduled for September 3, 4 and 7, with three former Real Madrid reserve players also on trial.
- Jose Mourinho described Asencio as a model professional in training but stressed the importance of representing the club at all times.
