Victims in a youth team case involving Real Madrid reported distressing developments in the Instruction Court number three in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria. Their representative described a lingering sense of violation, noting that the adult plaintiff believed the recording existed even after being told others were deleting it. A witness later revealed the video circulated across multiple groups, heightening the emotional impact on the two victims. The lawyer, Margarita Alejo, stressed the fragile position of the complainants and the lasting consequences they face.
Judge Julio Wood held the proceedings privately, without the presence of the minor involved. Subsequently, witnesses who had access to earlier versions stepped forward, suggesting that four players from Real Madrid Castile and Real Madrid C played roles in distributing the sexual video.
The two affected individuals received support from multiple institutions focused on helping victims navigate the situation. The client, although legally an adult, is still 18 years old, and Alejo described her as composed during testimony, with statements that were brief and to the point. The lawyer added that the client is a serious person with no visible cracks in her case. It is acknowledged that the prosection had initially charged certain players, and a second accusation was added under the charge of possible child pornography for possessing and sharing sexually explicit material involving a minor. The special prosecution team indicated that all parties were notified of this revised classification, which carries a potential prison term depending on judicial determination.
One defense motion to suspend the hearing, which proposed dumping a mobile phone to review content, was denied. The judge stated that reviewing the device was necessary to determine whether the video had spread through social networks.
Defense of those under investigation
Defense attorney Raul Asencio, representing a Gran Canaria player, argued for halting the process, insisting his client was not implicated. The lawyer asserted that the player was not at the scene, did not record or publish the video, and requested the judge to close the case in favor of their client. The counsel, Juan Gonzalo Ospina, reiterated that the investigation should end, arguing there were no sufficient grounds to require his client to testify on November 8. He warned that broad access to personal devices and conversations across social networks risks violating privacy and due process, especially under Spain’s guarantees for citizens.
The Gran Canarian actor involved in the case was reportedly at a hotel complex in Mogan and was charged alongside three others after a witness claimed he showed her the shared video on his phone. The remaining three were said to have engaged in consensual sexual activity with the two complainants, a fact acknowledged by both parties. The central issue under investigation remains the recording and distribution of the images, despite the alleged refusals by two women, one of whom was under 18 at the time of the events.
These proceedings highlight the serious questions surrounding consent, distribution of intimate content, and the responsibility of those who handle such material in sports organizations. The courts are reviewing how evidence circulates online and how privacy rights intersect with public interest, especially given the young age of some involved parties. The case underscores the enduring impact on victims and the legal system’s role in safeguarding their rights while pursuing accountability for those who disseminate harmful material. [Citation: Court records and official proceedings]