Real Madrid Defender Raul Asencio Cleared in Minor Explicit Video Sharing Case

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been fully acquitted of charges related to the distribution of an explicit video involving a minor. A Spanish court on Thursday, September 3, 2026, cleared the 23-year-old of all allegations after prosecutors formally withdrew their case against him. The ruling provides a significant resolution to a case that has shadowed the young footballer since the incident in June 2023. Raul Asencio Apologises for Drink-Driving Incident, Real Madrid Star Vows Better Off-Pitch Conduct.

Asencio, born on February 13, 2003, was accused of sharing footage of a sexual encounter at a Canary Islands beach club. While he was not implicated in the filming of the video, he faced charges for allegedly distributing the content which featured a woman and a 16-year-old girl. The judicial proceedings concluded after both young women involved confirmed to the court that they had forgiven the players, paving the way for the withdrawal of charges against Asencio.

Teammates Receive Sentences

In contrast to Asencio's acquittal, three of his former Real Madrid youth teammates – Andrés García, Ferrán Ruiz, and Juan Rodríguez – pleaded guilty to their involvement in the incident. They each received a one-year suspended prison sentence, a two-year restraining order, and a three-year ban on working with minors. The trio were acquitted of distributing intimate relations without consent but were handed suspended sentences for child pornography. Real Madrid Star Raúl Asencio Convicted Over Gran Canaria Drink-Driving Incident.

Separate Disciplinary Action

The clearance in the explicit video case comes just a day after Asencio faced a separate legal issue. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the defender was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. This conviction resulted in an eight-month driving license suspension and a €14,400 fine. Real Madrid has since confirmed that it has opened internal disciplinary proceedings against Asencio regarding this traffic offence. Head coach José Mourinho addressed the situation, stating, "While the proceeding is open I see him as a Real Madrid player."

Asencio joined the Real Madrid academy in 2017 and has progressed through the ranks, making his first-team debut in 2024 and establishing himself as a member of the senior squad. He signed a contract extension in 2025 until June 30, 2031, with a one-billion-euro release clause. The recent legal developments conclude a period of uncertainty for the promising young centre-back as he looks to focus on his career at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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