Raúl Asencio, cleared of charges: “Now it is my turn to speak”

Raúl Asencio says the silence is over. After being acquitted in a judicial case involving the distribution of a sexual video, the Real Madrid defender issued a statement saying that “now it is my turn to speak.”

Asencio said he had remained silent while respecting a legal process in which he always trusted. He welcomed the court decision, saying it allowed him to close a very important and difficult chapter in his life. He also described the past months as “very hard,” particularly as reports appeared before the courts had ruled.

“

Now it is my turn to speak.

The defender said he understood the media’s role and its right to report, but urged journalists to remember that “behind that news there is a person and a family who suffer the consequences.” He asked those who had spoken about him to give the acquittal the same attention as the earlier coverage.

“

Behind that news there is a person and a family who suffer the consequences.

Asencio said he wanted to close the episode and focus on the support he received from family, friends and Real Madrid. He said the club’s confidence had allowed him to continue working, improving and enjoying football.

He also expressed “deep regret” over a separate alcohol-control incident this summer. He accepted full responsibility after receiving a 14,400-euro fine and an eight-month driving ban, and said it would “never happen again.” José Mourinho, speaking before the match against Real Betis, said that everyone makes mistakes, but accumulating them is different. Asencio said he agreed with his coach and that it was now his turn to speak both on and off the pitch.

“

Everyone makes mistakes, but accumulating them is different.