Asencio Vows to Turn Real Madrid Career Around After DUI Conviction

Asencio admits mistake

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is determined to turn his situation around. The Spanish centre back spoke about his recent drink driving conviction and expressed his regret.

Asencio was fined 14,400 euros on September 2. He also had his driver's licence suspended for eight months. This came after he admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol and tested positive at a checkpoint.

"It was a really tough time," Asencio said. He added that several things in his life happened at the same time.

Club reaction and future plans

One day after his conviction, Asencio was acquitted of other charges. A Spanish court cleared him of allegations regarding recording and distributing sexual images of a woman and a minor.

Real Madrid opened disciplinary proceedings against the player. Coach Jose Mourinho reminded the squad of their duties. Mourinho said that a Madrid player is one 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 12 months a year.

Asencio agreed with his coach. He admitted he made a mistake and apologised. He noted that he is a 23 year old who made a mistake, but knows he cannot let it happen again at a club like Real Madrid.

The defender was promoted to the first team in the summer of 2024. He played 34 times for Madrid in the 2025 to 2026 campaign. Currently, he is out of action due to a stress fracture in his right tibia. He had surgery on October 1 and will be sidelined until next year.

What it means for the next game

Real Madrid vs Villarreal (LaLiga, Sat, 10 Oct): Real Madrid win 69%, draw 17%, Villarreal win 14%; expected goals 2.73 to 1.19. Our safest pick: Real Madrid to win.

AS Roma vs Real Madrid (Champions League, Wed, 14 Oct): AS Roma win 34%, draw 25%, Real Madrid win 41%; expected goals 1.48 to 1.66. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.