**Title: Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio Faces Trial Over Alleged Distribution of Explicit Videos Involving Minor**
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio and three former teammates are set to face criminal trial for allegedly recording and distributing explicit videos of two women without their consent, one of whom was a minor at the time. The Gran Canaria High Court has concluded its investigation, finding sufficient evidence to proceed with charges, including violation of privacy, distribution of non-consensual sexual content, and possession of child pornography . The case stems from a 2023 incident where the players allegedly shared a video of a sexual encounter involving a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman, recorded at a beach club in Gran Canaria .
Asencio, who did not record the video himself, is accused of soliciting and sharing the content via WhatsApp. His legal team attempted to dismiss the case, arguing the video’s inaccessibility made it unverifiable, but the court rejected this appeal . The other accused players—Ferran Ruiz, Andres Garcia, and Juan Rodriguez—were reportedly involved in filming the encounter. All three have since left Real Madrid, with Ruiz joining Girona and the others moving to lower-tier Spanish clubs .
The charges carry severe penalties under Spanish law. If convicted of distributing child pornography, Asencio could face one to five years in prison, while the other players might receive harsher sentences for recording the content. Legal experts note that if the minor had been under 16, the maximum sentence could extend to nine years . The case has drawn widespread condemnation, with opposition fans chanting hostile slogans at Asencio during matches, including calls for his imprisonment .
Despite the legal turmoil, Asencio has maintained his focus on football, starting in Real Madrid’s recent victory over Mallorca. In a social media post, he avoided addressing the allegations directly, instead emphasizing his commitment to the team: *”Today was about focusing on the field, contributing to the team, and living up to the badge”* . However, the scandal has overshadowed his on-field performances, with the club yet to issue a formal statement on the matter .
The case now moves to the prosecution phase, where indictments will be formalized, and a trial date set. The outcome could have significant repercussions for Asencio’s career and Real Madrid’s reputation, as the club faces scrutiny over its handling of the scandal. Meanwhile, the victims, reportedly suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, await justice as the legal process unfolds .