Legal case over for Real Madrid star as prosecution withdraws accusation

The last few days have been tricky for Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, whose off-field antics have come to light. This week, the 23-year-old was issued a fine and banned from driving for eight months following a drink driving conviction, on the back of which his club has started disciplinary proceedings against him, as confirmed by Jose Mourinho.

On top of this, Asencio was due in court on Thursday. Three years ago, he was one of four Real Madrid players to be accused of disclosure of secrets, which related to the alleged dissemination of intimate content involving a minor. Ferrán Ruiz, Juan Rodríguez and Andrés García, none of whom play for the Madrid side any longer, were also accused and charged, and they also have child pornography allegations levelled at them.

For Asencio, the legal case is now at an end. Earlier in the summer, it was reported that the Public Prosecutor’s Office were prepared to withdraw the complaint against him if he apologised, and in court on Thursday, the two alleged victims in the matter chose to forgive him, as well as Ruiz, Rodriguez and Garcia, for the disclosure of secrets charge. Thus, he has been acquitted, as per Diario AS.

Asencio will soon be back on the pitch for Real Madrid

All of this has been ongoing while Asencio has been injured. He suffered a blow to his hamstring at the end of July, and while he had hoped to be back by now, his return will not be for another week or two, as Mourinho confirmed during the aforementioned press conference on Thursday.

Asencio will welcome the chance to start fully focusing on on-field matters again, although he does have Real Madrid’s disciplinary proceedings to deal with too. This will give him a chance to reflect on things, and Mourinho’s comments must also be digested.