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Real Madrid News Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings against defender over driving under influence of alcohol Raul Asencio was once regarded as the face of the Real Madrid academy when he made the breakthrough in the first team. But since then, the defender has gone through a major decline and is not even the fourth-best pick in central defence right now. To make things worse, the Spaniard was stopped at a breathalyser checkpoint at 6:30 AM on August 16 in the south of Gran Canaria while driving under the influence of alcohol. Asencio under the radar According to Melchor Ruiz, Real Madrid have already opened disciplinary proceedings against Raul Asencio. The defender tested positive in both the initial and secondary breath tests, exceeding the legal limit. He was subsequently summoned to a fast-track trial, where he was handed a fine of €14,400 at a rate of €120 per day for four months, along with an eight-month suspension of his driving license. Following the incident becoming public this Wednesday, Real Madrid have moved swiftly, opening an extraordinary disciplinary file against the player. The club will investigate the matter and, depending on the severity of the infraction, will impose a financial penalty or other sanction. What sanctions could Asencio face? Under the La Liga-AFE collective agreement, Asencio’s actions could be classified as either a serious or very serious offence, reports Mundo Deportivo. If deemed serious, the club could suspend him from salary for between two and ten days, along with a financial fine of up to seven percent of the first €100,000 of his monthly wages. Should it be classified as very serious, the punishment escalates significantly, with a suspension of eleven to thirty days and fines reaching up to 25% of the first €100,000 of his monthly salary. In extreme cases, the agreement even allows for dismissal, though that outcome appears unlikely in this instance. Real Madrid are not obligated to make the final resolution public, though they did so last season when dealing with the incident involving Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, which was resolved within 24 hours. This is yet another low for Asencio, who is already on the club’s bad books after refusing the leave this summer, thus blocking the way for a potential new signing. Real Madrid News Confirmed: Real Madrid trio nominated for La Liga awards for August After a forgettable last season, Real Madrid made a sea of changes during the summer, bringing in a new manager in Jose Mourinho and following it up with six major signings. And, the results so far have been very positive for Los Blancos, as they have made a perfect start to the 2026/27 La Liga campaign. So far, the Spanish capital club have won each of their three matches in the league, defeating RCD Espanyol, Real Sociedad, and Malaga. Real Madrid are currently second in the La Liga table, only behind Barcelona, who also have nine points, but have a better goal difference. Following their positive start to the campaign, Real Madrid now find a number of their dressing room members being nominated for La Liga’s monthly awards. Mourinho in the running for manager prize Starting off, Mourinho finds himself nominated for the La Liga Coach of the Month for August. 👔 José Mourinho (@realmadrid) — LALIGA (@LaLiga) September 2, 2026 👔 Hansi Flick (@FCBarcelona_es) 👔 Quique Sánchez Flores (@Alaves) 👉 Elige al 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐒 de agosto en #LALIGAEASPORTS. https://t.co/sPbuaOXCk0#LALIGACOACHOFTHEMONTH | #PREMIOSLALIGA pic.twitter.com/F1I1PmWZrK The Portuguese tactician has made a brilliant start to his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, returning to the club after 13 years, and his efforts seem to be taking the team in the right direction. Mourinho, though, will be up against Barcelona’s Hansi Flick and Alaves manager Quique Sanchez Flores for the prize. Bellingham, Guler also nominated Meanwhile, Real Madrid star midfielder Jude Bellingham finds himself in contention for the La Liga Player of the Month for August. 👀 ¡Estos son los nominados al 𝐉𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐒 de agosto en #LALIGAEASPORTS! — LALIGA (@LaLiga) September 2, 2026 🌟 @BellinghamJude 🌟 @Auba 🌟 @Raphinha_11b 🌟 Álex Baena 🌟 Nahuel Tenagliahttps://t.co/17DN5a559a#LALIGAPOTM | @easportsfces#PREMIOSLALIGA pic.twitter.com/jAUZFdrBbr The England international has been reinstated to his preferred position as an attacking midfielder by Mourinho and has shown signs of being back to his best. So far this term, Bellingham has scored two goals and registered two assists as well, while impressing with his overall game. As such, he has been nominated for the Player of the Month prize, along with Barcelona’s Raphinha, Deportivo de A Coruna’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena and Alaves defender Nahuel Tenaglia. 🏅 ¿Qué nominado a 𝐉𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝟐𝟑 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐒 de agosto es tu favorito? — LALIGA (@LaLiga) September 2, 2026 💎 Xavi Espart 💎 @10ardaguler 💎 Miguel Sierra 💎 Zabiri 💎 Javi Hernández#LALIGAU23OFTHEMONTH | @RiyadhSeason#PREMIOSLALIGA | #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/SUzk5pHMmz Finally, Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler has been nominated for the La Liga U23 Player of the Month for August. The Turkish international has started two of Real Madrid’s three games in the league so far, scoring and assisting one goal apiece. Guler will be up against Xavi Espart, Miguel Sierra, Javi Hernandez, and Yassir Zabiri for the prize.