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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.…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:38 AM
Asencio: “I made a mistake, I apologize”
Key Things to Know
  • Raúl Asencio publicly apologized for a summer DUI incident, calling it a mistake that cannot happen again.
  • The 23-year-old defender underwent surgery to repair a worsening fracture in his tibia.
  • Asencio stated that manager José Mourinho was right in his assessment of the off-field situation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio addressed his DUI case from the past summer during an interview with AS, publicly apologizing and taking responsibility for his actions. The 23-year-old acknowledged that he made a mistake, agreeing with manager José Mourinho's stance and stating that such behavior cannot happen again while representing Real Madrid.

Asencio also discussed his recent surgery to repair a tibia fracture, explaining that conservative treatment had become insufficient as the pain worsened. He credited a hospital visit from Mourinho for providing comfort and encouragement as he begins his rehabilitation process.

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