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Real Madrid talent faces potential criminal charges amid serious allegations
According to a recent report from MARCA, it has come to light that Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been formally prosecuted for sharing explicit videos involving two women, one of whom is a minor.
The case stems from an incident in 2023 that involved other players from Real Madrid’s youth teams.
The outlet mentions that the Investigating Court number 3 of San Bartolome de Tirajana has taken the step to prosecute Asencio along with former teammates Andres Garcia, Ferran Ruiz, and Juan Rodriguez.
The four are accused of recording and distributing intimate videos of two women without their consent, which constitutes a serious breach of privacy and, in one case, involves a minor, making the matter even more grave.
The High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands confirmed that the judge has closed the investigation phase and is now moving the case forward.
This step means the Prosecutor’s Office can now officially file charges and request a trial. The matter is still under judicial process, and the final decision to open a full trial will depend on the prosecution’s next steps. If charges are filed, the accused can still appeal.
Incident traced back to beach club gathering in 2023
The events in question reportedly took place at a beach club in the south of the Canary Islands in 2023.
At the time, Ruiz, Rodriguez, and Garcia were arrested in September. Initially, Raul Asencio was questioned only as a witness, but he was later included as a suspect after further investigation by the Guardia Civil.
As of now, both Real Madrid and the representatives of Asencio have chosen not to comment on the issue. The case continues to develop, and depending on the Public Prosecutor’s decision, it could soon proceed to court.
This news casts a shadow over Real Madrid’s youth setup and raises serious concerns about behaviour and accountability within the club’s younger ranks.
After three successive wins to start the season, a 1-0 loss to Real Betis came as a reality check for Real Madrid, who are still some way off matching the quality and consistency of Barcelona.
In light of the defeat, the Real Madrid coaching staff is analysing the best way to get the most out of the current setup.
More expected from Valverde
According to Defensa Central, one of the key conclusions drawn from the Betis defeat is that Real Madrid need greater involvement from Federico Valverde with the ball.
The Uruguayan has been deployed as the pivot, largely due to the absence of the injured Aurelien Tchouameni, but he is yet to make the step up in quality the team requires from that role.
While his effort and commitment are never in doubt, Mourinho and his staff, led by Sami Khedira, feel Valverde spends too much time positioned behind the opposition’s midfield line.
As a result, he fails to offer passing lanes to his teammates when they are under pressure, forcing them into hurried, aimless clearances rather than playing out cleanly from the back.
That concern has already been communicated to Valverde, who is still adapting to a position he has never truly played, making the challenge all the more difficult for him.
A collective issue to fix
However, the problem is not Valverde’s alone, with the coaching staff identifying a wider issue in the team’s structure.
Khedira has reportedly noted a certain passivity from the attackers in the videos of the match, particularly Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, when it comes to offering themselves as the ball transitions from midfield into attacking areas.
That lack of movement compounds the difficulties for the deeper midfielders.
Mourinho, for his part, remains unfazed by the departure of Rodri to Barcelona, insisting his squad has the tools to cope.
“I’m not missing Rodri. We have solutions, we have quality,” the Portuguese said, before adding that he backs his ability to improve players.
With a Champions League opener against Inter Milan on the horizon, Mourinho and his staff will be keen to iron out these issues quickly.
