Real Madrid Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Barcelona Players in El Clasico

Real Madrid has issued a statement strongly condemning the racist behavior displayed by some of their fans towards Barcelona players, including teenager Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde, during the recent 4-0 Clasico defeat. The club expressed deep regret for the insults hurled by a few fans in one corner of the stadium and emphasized that they do not tolerate any form of racism, xenophobia, or violence in football or sports. Videos circulating on social media after the match highlighted the racial abuse directed at Barcelona players, prompting swift action and condemnation from Real Madrid.

The Spanish champions said they had "opened an investigation in order to locate and identify the perpetrators of these deplorable and despicable insults".

Spanish football is struggling to combat racism in stadiums across the country.

Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior has become a figurehead in the fight against racism and has been targeted on numerous occasions since arriving in Spain in 2018.

The Brazilian winger earned worldwide support in May 2023 when he squared off with Valencia supporters after suffering abuse at their Mestalla stadium.

In January 2023, an effigy in a Vinicius shirt was found hanging from a bridge near the club's training ground alongside a banner saying: "Madrid hates Real".

In December, four Atletico Madrid fans were charged over the incident, with prosecutors pushing for jail terms of four years.

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This week Spanish police arrested four men suspected of inciting an online hate campaign against Vinicius.

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