Shocking charges rock Spanish football as young star faces justice for role in explicit video scandal.
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been ordered to stand trial by the Gran Canaria High Court following an explosive investigation into the alleged distribution of sexually explicit content involving a minor. Asencio, along with three former teammates, is accused of sharing a private video depicting two women — one of whom was just 16 years old at the time — recorded without their consent in 2023.
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Serious charges include: distribution of child pornography, privacy violations, and unlawful possession of explicit content.
Asencio is believed to have solicited and shared the video via WhatsApp, though not recorded it himself.
His co-accused — Ferran Ruiz (now at Girona), Andres Garcia, and Juan Rodriguez — are alleged to have filmed the footage.
The victims are said to be suffering from post-traumatic stress, with the case drawing national condemnation.
If convicted, Asencio faces 1–5 years in prison, while others could face even longer terms.
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Asencio has continued playing for Real Madrid and made no direct mention of the case publicly, only posting team-focused comments online. The club has not issued an official response yet, but pressure is mounting as calls grow for transparency an
d accountability.
