Real Madrid's Raul Asencio to stand trial in September over alleged sharing of minor sex tape
Quick summary
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio will face trial in September over allegations of sharing a sexual video involving a minor, according to reporting from The Athletic/NYT.
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Attributed to original sourceThe centre-back is facing two charges — allegedly distributing the video without consent, and allegedly sharing a sex tape involving a minor
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What happened
Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio, a breakout squad member, has been ordered to stand trial in September in connection with the alleged distribution of a sexual recording involving a minor. The case stems from an incident reported in 2024. The proceedings could result in a significant prison sentence if convicted. Real Madrid have not yet commented publicly on the upcoming trial. The legal case adds major off-field uncertainty around a player who featured regularly for Los Blancos.
Chance analysis
From a soccer decision-making standpoint, this is a significant availability and reputational risk for Real Madrid. A criminal trial for a squad player raises the prospect of suspension, internal discipline, or removal from selection even before any verdict. Prediction systems should treat Asencio as highly unlikely to be available for early-season matches and consider potential squad and morale effects in defence.
Likely negative impact on Real Madrid's defensive depth and squad morale, with Asencio probably unavailable while the case is heard.
Assume Asencio is unavailable for Real Madrid's early-season matches pending trial; downgrade Real Madrid's defensive depth projections accordingly.