Raul Asencio faces internal sanction as Real Madrid responds to driving offence

Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio after he was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Spanish radio station COPE.

Asencio was recently ordered to pay a fine and had his driving licence withdrawn for eight months following the conviction. Real Madrid are now expected to impose a significant financial penalty of their own, although the club has not yet confirmed the punishment.

The disciplinary case was opened in accordance with Real Madrid’s internal regulations, journalist Melchor Ruiz reported. The club’s decision reflects its view that the incident could damage its public image and represented negligent behaviour by the player.

Real Madrid were already aware of the matter because Asencio informed the club about what had happened himself. The club will now determine the seriousness of the incident before deciding whether to issue a financial sanction or apply another punishment allowed under its internal rules.

No details have yet been given about the level of any fine or the precise nature of the disciplinary action. The final decision will depend on how Real Madrid classify the events and the consequences they believe should follow.

The case adds to the difficulties facing Asencio after the court ruling. While the legal punishment has already been imposed, the club’s internal process means the player could now face a separate consequence from his employer.

Real Madrid have previously used substantial fines in response to incidents involving members of their squad. Last season, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde were each fined 500,000 euros after an altercation between the two players.

That precedent indicates the scale of financial penalties that can be imposed under the club’s internal system, although it remains unclear whether Asencio will receive a similar punishment or whether the circumstances will lead to a different response.

The club’s concern, according to the report, is not limited to the legal consequences of the offence. Real Madrid also consider the effect of a player’s conduct on the reputation of the institution, which is why the disciplinary file was opened despite the matter already having been dealt with through the courts.

Asencio’s case will therefore be assessed on two separate levels: the conviction and driving ban imposed by the authorities, and the internal review being conducted by Real Madrid. The club is expected to announce or communicate its decision once it has established the seriousness of the incident under its own regulations.

The story has also prompted discussion among football supporters, with the subject available for further debate in Kooora forums.