Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio loses driving license over DUI
Spanish court fines Real Madrid's Raul Asencio and revokes his license after he was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Key Takeaways
AIA Spanish court has convicted Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio of a traffic safety offense after he admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol last August.
Police reported that Asencio, 23, was stopped in the early hours of August 16 in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in southern Gran Canaria, during a roadside check on a highway.
Authorities stated that Asencio was driving at 6:30 a.m. and was subjected to two tests after exceeding the speed limit. The results showed his blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit, classifying the incident as a criminal offense under Spanish law.
The court said the player was fined €14,400—calculated at €120 per day for four months—and his driving license was revoked for eight months.
Real Madrid's response and player's reaction
Spanish daily AS reported that Real Madrid was aware of the incident. Asencio has expressed his determination to move past the matter, focus on improving his performance with the team, and avoid repeating such mistakes.