Raúl Asencio apologizes for DUI amid injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio expressed his regret over a summer DUI incident while recovering from surgery for a tibia fracture. Asencio revealed that he had been managing the injury conservatively since January but ultimately required surgery due to increased pain. He credited Jose Mourinho's visit during his recovery for providing moral support. Asencio acknowledged the seriousness of his actions and emphasized his dedication to the club, stating he is focused on improving and avoiding similar mistakes in the future.
- •Asencio underwent surgery for a tibia fracture.
- •He dealt with pain from the injury for over a year.
- •He apologized for a summer DUI incident.
- •Mourinho's support helped him during recovery.
- •Asencio aims to turn his situation around at Real Madrid.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Asencio: “I made a mistake, I apologize”
"Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio talked to AS and shared his feelings after having surgery to repair a fracture on his tibia. “It all started a year ago, and since January the fracture had been holding up with conservative treatment. The pain was getting worse. I was suffering, but I couldn’t stop because the team […]
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