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Raúl Asencio faces trial for distributing sexual video following victims' forgiveness

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been forgiven by the young women involved in a trial over the distribution of a sexual video in the Canary Islands.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Raúl Asencio, a defender for Real Madrid, is facing trial for the distribution of a sexual video allegedly recorded by three of his former youth teammates at the club. The trial is taking place at the Criminal Court Number 5 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The original accusations included the crime of revealing secrets and child pornography. However, the victims in the case have stated their forgiveness towards those involved, including Asencio and his former teammates Ferrán Ruiz, Juan Rodríguez, and Andrés García.

The forgiveness of the young women allows the prosecution to consider withdrawing the charge of revealing secrets, although it does not affect the charge of child pornography that still hangs over some of the defendants.

Asencio has been at the center of this scandal since before his official debut with Real Madrid, significantly impacting his career. The case has been a source of concern and controversy for both him and the club.

Additionally, Asencio is already facing the repercussions of another legal case for driving with a blood alcohol level nearly four times over the legal limit. These events have generated considerable media attention around him.

The outcome of the trial remains unclear, as they await the resolution regarding the child pornography charge that has not been withdrawn.

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