Key Takeaways:
- Fresh information has surfaced regarding Raul Asencio’s alleged involvement in the summer 2023 incident
- The public prosecutor is now seeking a 2.5-year sentence for distribution of sexual content without consent
- One victim, aged 18, has withdrawn her complaint while a 16-year-old victim continues to pursue both charges
Developments in the Investigation
The legal proceedings involving Real Madrid footballer Raul Asencio have shifted dramatically this week, following significant new revelations about his suspected role in the distribution of illicit content. The 22-year-old defender is currently accused of both the distribution of child pornography and dissemination of sexual material without consent, linked to an episode that occurred during the summer of 2023.
According to the latest reports, Asencio’s specific actions following the incident have been brought to light. Six days after the recorded sexual encounter involving Real Madrid academy graduates Juan Rodriguez, Ferran Ruiz, and Andres Martin, Asencio was reportedly approached by a friend requesting to see the video. Asencio is alleged to have contacted Rodriguez to obtain the video, which was then shown to his friend. At the point of this exchange, Asencio was said to be aware that one of the individuals depicted was underage.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: One of two victims in the leaked video case has forgiven Raúl Asencio and withdrawn the accusation. They said: "I accept the apologies and express my forgiveness. I don't want him to be punished."
— @partidazocope pic.twitter.com/TjmY5AnVvm
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) September 11, 2025
Details on Communication and Testimony
The friend who viewed the video has since provided testimony to law enforcement. Additionally, text messages purportedly sent by Asencio may increase the weight of evidence against him. Cadena Cope reports that Asencio sent a message to his friend on the sixth of September, which read:
Hey bro, I showed you the video because Juan sent it to me, I showed it to you before you met (name of one of the girls).
Prosecution and Legal Outcomes
Of the two individuals affected, the elder victim, aged 18, has formally withdrawn her accusation after accepting an apology from Asencio. Consequently, the public prosecutor has opted not to pursue the charge related to the distribution of child pornography against the Real Madrid player, but is instead seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for distribution of sexual content without consent. Meanwhile, the younger victim, who was 16 years old at the time, is maintaining both charges and has filed a request for a four-year custodial sentence for Asencio.
| Person | Involvement | Current Legal Position |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Asencio | Accused of obtaining and sharing the video | Prosecutor seeks 2.5-year sentence; one charge dropped by victim |
| Juan Rodriguez | Provided the video; involved in incident | No ongoing prosecution detailed |
| Ferran Ruiz | Participant in recorded incident | No ongoing prosecution detailed |
| Andres Martin | Participant in recorded incident | No ongoing prosecution detailed |
| Victim (18 years old) | Featured in video | Dropped charges; accepted apology |
| Victim (16 years old) | Minor featured in video | Pursuing both charges; seeks four-year sentence |
