Real Madrid Fines Asensio Heavily After Drunk Driving Incident

Real Madrid has taken strict disciplinary measures against its defender, Raúl Asensio, following his recent legal issues that damaged the club's image, despite his recent return to the squad. The Royal Club officially opened an exceptional disciplinary file against Asensio after recent legal troubles related to a drunk driving incident. The defender was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint at 6:30 AM on August 16, in southern Gran Canaria, while driving under the influence of alcohol, a situation that prompted the club's management to take urgent action. In this context, Real Madrid imposed a substantial financial fine on Asensio, with its value set to be deducted from his salary over the coming months. Asensio has reportedly already received the fine notification after the disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him. The fine is estimated to be close to 100,000 euros. Information indicated that club officials' concern was not limited to the traffic violation itself; rather, the significant damage caused to Real Madrid's reputation was their primary worry. The timing of the incident also contributed to the severity of the penalty, as Asensio was caught driving late at night while intoxicated, a behavior the club deemed irresponsible for a professional football player. This comes as coach José Mourinho decided to call up Asensio for today's match against Rayo Vallecano, marking his first appearance on the team list this season, thereby opening the door for his return to participation.