Real Madrid Star Raúl Asencio Convicted Over Gran Canaria Drink-Driving Incident

Real Madrid's promising young defender, Raúl Asencio, has been convicted of drink-driving following an incident in Gran Canaria last month, a court source confirmed today, September 2, 2026. The 23-year-old Spanish professional, who was recovering from injury at the time, was handed a hefty fine and an eight-month suspension of his driving license. La Liga Points Table 2026–27 Updated: Barcelona Edge Real Madrid on Goal Difference After Three Wins Apiece.

The incident occurred on August 16, 2026, when Asencio, driving a Porsche Macan GTS, was stopped at a breathalyser checkpoint on the GC-1 motorway in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in the south of Gran Canaria, around 6:30 a.m. Tests revealed an alcohol concentration of 0.90 mg/l and 0.88 mg/l, significantly exceeding Spain's legal limit of 0.25 mg/l and categorising the offence as a criminal matter, which begins at 0.60 mg/l.

Legal Consequences

Asencio admitted the charges during a fast-track trial held in San Bartolomé de Tirajana in August. The court's ruling included a fine of €14,400, equivalent to €120 per day for four months. In addition to the financial penalty, his driving licence has been suspended for eight months.

At the time of the offence, Asencio, a native of the Canary Islands, was not with the Real Madrid squad. He was reportedly in Gran Canaria recuperating from a hamstring injury sustained in late July. UEFA Champions League 2026-27: Check Full League Phase UCL Draw Results.

A Difficult Period for the Young Defender

This conviction adds to a challenging period for the young centre-back. Asencio is also due to appear in court this week, with trials scheduled for September 3rd, 4th, and 7th, for a separate and unrelated case involving the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video dating back to 2023. Spanish media indicate that Asencio may be cleared of these charges if the two women involved formally forgive him.

Asencio joined Real Madrid's academy in 2017 and made his first-team debut in 2024, quickly establishing himself in the senior squad and winning the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. He has also represented Spain at youth level. This off-field legal trouble marks a significant setback for the promising player as he navigates his burgeoning career.

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