Asencio, on the tightrope

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Raúl Asencio, a 23-year-old center-back, is keeping his departure from Real Madrid open after being convicted of a traffic offense for driving under the influence of alcohol. The sentence was pronounced on September 2, following a quick trial held on August 19.

Raúl Asencio was already marginalized by Real Madrid

Asencio's sporting situation was already precarious before the conviction. José Mourinho had informed him that he was not in his plans for the 2026/27 season, and Real Madrid had been considering his departure for weeks, although the player had expressed his intention to stay with the team.

The White Club approached the final stretch of the transfer window with Asencio being one of the players whose departure could alter the squad planning. However, on September 1, his continuity was still a possibility, and there was no finalized deal for his exit.

A muscle injury suffered during the preseason had also limited his options for finding a new club. The center-back was out for about six weeks, which complicated any negotiations before the market deadline.

In terms of sports performance, Asencio played 23 matches in LaLiga 2025/26, with 2 goals and 0 assists, as per available records. His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2031, and his estimated value is around 20-22 million euros, depending on the valuation source.

🚔 Asencio sentenced for positive alcohol test

❌ €14,400 fine and 8-month driving license suspension pic.twitter.com/j2cHAJYDNO

— Diario AS (@diarioas) September 2, 2026

The conviction adds pressure to Asencio's future

The events leading to Asencio's conviction occurred on August 16 in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria. During a traffic control, his alcohol breath test results were 0.90 and 0.88 mg/l, exceeding the legal limit of 0.25 mg/l.

Three days later, the footballer admitted the facts in court and accepted the sentence. The ruling entails a fine of €14,400 and an eight-month driving license suspension.

Real Madrid was aware of the incident and, as reported by AS, stated that the player aims to focus on regaining his top form. Therefore, the conviction is now part of the consideration as his continuity was already being assessed for purely sporting reasons.

In addition, Asencio has another judicial proceeding starting on September 3 related to a case involving the dissemination of a sexual video recorded in 2023. In this matter, the Prosecutor's Office may withdraw the charges against the player if certain conditions set during the process are met.

What could happen next with Raúl Asencio?

An immediate exit is not on the horizon. The transfer window already closed in Spain on September 1, and Asencio continues his recovery from the injury, still under contract with Real Madrid until 2031.

For now, Raúl Asencio remains at Real Madrid, but his sports situation was already under scrutiny for a potential departure before the conviction. The next crucial point will be his physical progression and the club's decision regarding his role in Mourinho's squad in the upcoming weeks.

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