Real Madrid endured a frustrating 2025/26 campaign after finishing runners-up in La Liga and ending the season without a trophy.
The club have responded by appointing José Mourinho and making major moves in the transfer market as it looks to return to the summit of Spanish and European football.
However, Los Blancos are now dealing with an off-field issue involving one of their first-team players.
The matter dates back to January 2023, but it has now taken a significant legal step after a Spanish court decided the case should proceed to trial.
According to EFE (via MARCA), a court in Alcobendas has opened a trial against Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy after four of his dogs allegedly escaped from his property.
One of the dogs reportedly attacked two other dogs and injured a 17-year-old who tried to help. The prosecution has charged Mendy with a minor assault and is requesting a fine of €1,200.
Meanwhile, the private prosecution representing the injured teenager is seeking a six-month prison sentence for alleged serious negligent assault.
A judge in Alcobendas issued the order to proceed to trial on January 7. The court also ordered the French defender to provide €7,410 as bail to cover possible compensation claims.
The case will be heard by Madrid’s Criminal Court Number 26, although a hearing date has not yet been confirmed.
The prosecution is seeking €450 in compensation for the owner of the dog that later died, €4,970 for the injured teenager and €240 for the owner of the second injured dog.
Meanwhile, the private prosecution is requesting €20,000 for the teenager and €2,500 for the owner of the second injured dog.
The case will now move to Madrid’s Criminal Court Number 26. And Mendy will answer the allegations on the trial date.
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