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Real Madrid Defender Raúl Asencio Fined and Banned From Driving After Drink-Driving Conviction
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offence after being found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol in Gran Canaria, Spain.
The 23-year-old centre-back was convicted following an expedited court hearing in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, according to a court source.
Asencio was handed a €14,400 fine and has also been banned from driving for eight months as part of the punishment.
Asencio Recorded High Alcohol Level
The incident happened on August 16, when police stopped Asencio during a routine traffic checkpoint.
Officers carried out a breathalyser test, which reportedly recorded 0.90 milligrams of alcohol per litre of breath.
The result was significantly higher than Spain’s general legal limit of 0.25 mg/l for drivers.
Following the incident, the matter was taken to court, where Asencio was convicted of the road safety offence.
Defender Was Not With Real Madrid Squad
At the time of the incident, Asencio was recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered towards the end of July.
Because of the injury, he was not with the Real Madrid first-team squad when the incident occurred.
The defender, who was born in Gran Canaria, has been part of Real Madrid’s first-team setup and has continued to attract attention because of his performances and his growing role at the Spanish club.
Another Legal Case Still Ongoing
The drink-driving conviction comes at a time when Asencio is also preparing for another appearance before a court in Gran Canaria.
That separate case relates to an incident from 2023 involving the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video.
Three former Real Madrid reserve players are also expected to stand trial in connection with the case.
Spanish media reports have suggested that Asencio is hoping the charges in that matter could be withdrawn if the women involved formally accept his apology during the court proceedings.
However, that case remains separate from the drink-driving conviction.
What Happens Next?
For now, Asencio will have to comply with the punishment handed down by the court, including the financial penalty and the eight-month driving suspension.
The latest conviction is another off-field issue involving the young defender, although it does not relate to his football activities on the pitch.
Asencio’s future involvement with Real Madrid will also continue to attract attention as he recovers from his injury and deals with the ongoing legal proceedings.
The drink-driving case has now been concluded with the conviction and punishment, while the separate 2023 video-related case is still ongoing.
As with any ongoing legal proceedings, allegations in the separate case should not be treated as proven unless established by the court.
