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Real Madrid defender Asencio cleared in intimate video case
Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio has been acquitted in a legal case involving the sharing of intimate material. The Spanish club has separately initiated disciplinary proceedings against the defender following a drink-driving conviction.
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Asencio has been cleared of charges related to the unauthorized distribution of private video content, concluding a legal proceeding that had cast a shadow over the defender's career at the La Liga champions.
The 21-year-old's acquittal comes as Real Madrid moves forward with internal disciplinary measures stemming from a separate traffic violation. The club announced it would open formal proceedings against Asencio following his conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Real Madrid has not disclosed the specific disciplinary measures or timeline for resolving the internal investigation. The proceedings represent the club's effort to uphold its conduct standards while the player focuses on his footballing commitments.
Asencio joined Real Madrid's youth academy system and has been integrated into the senior squad's defence. The developments mark a challenging period for the young player as he navigates both legal matters and his professional obligations at one of Europe's most prominent football clubs.