LaLiga is investigating allegations of racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during Saturday’s El Clasico at the Lluis Company Olympic Stadium.
The abuse is alleged to have occurred when Vinicius was substituted late in the second half during Real’s 2–1 win over Barcelona in which Jude Bellingham scored twice.
“La Liga has worked from the beginning to identify those involved in making racist insults and will bring the relevant charges as is always the case,” the league said.
“We are in direct contact with the police and FC Barcelona.”
Real Madrid would not comment yet, but Barcelona said: “We will always defend the values of football and sport, such as respect for the opponent, and we will investigate every racist insult that took place during this afternoon’s match against Real Madrid.”
Just last week, a Sevilla supporter was ejected from the match against Real after allegedly hurling racist insults at Vinicius, who praised the club for its quick action.
The Brazilian also emphasized that it was the nineteenth time he had been racially abused.
Earlier this month he gave evidence in the trial of three Valencia fans accused of racially abusing him during a May match at Estadio Mestalla.