During the Clasico won by Real Madrid against FC Barcelona this weekend, Vinicius Junior was allegedly the target of racist insults from Barcelona supporters. In one video, a man can be heard calling the Brazilian a “monkey”, while an object resembling a banana peel is also said to have been thrown.
Faced with these accusations of racism towards their opponent, FC Barcelona announced that it would open an investigation to determine whether such comments were indeed made within the Camp Nou during the match. The Catalan club has reaffirmed its attachment to the values of respect between players.
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Vinicius Junior provokes the anger of the Barcelona public then leaves the field celebrating
Booed throughout the match by the Barcelona public, Vinicius particularly annoyed the local fans by being replaced in the final minutes following Jude Bellingham’s double which gave Real Madrid victory. The Brazilian left the field slowly, celebrating in front of the stands.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 29, 2023
A recurring victim of racism since his arrival in Spain, Vinicius has already been the subject of similar behavior during the previous Clasico in Seville. Known for his talent and his style of play criticized by some, the young Madrid winger struggles to escape racist insults despite the support he receives.
Barcelona hopes to identify the supporters responsible in order to follow up on this affair which tarnishes the image of Spanish football. The fight against racism in stadiums remains a priority.
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