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La Liga take action after ugly chants aimed at Vinicius and Real Madrid during El Clasico
TL;DR
La Liga has condemned offensive chants aimed at Vinicius and Real Madrid during El Clasico at Camp Nou. The league reported the incidents to the Disciplinary Committee and the Anti-Violence Commission.
Key points
- La Liga condemned offensive chants during El Clasico.
- Chants were directed at Vinicius and Real Madrid players.
- Incidents reported to Disciplinary Committee and Anti-Violence Commission.
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La Liga take action after ugly chants aimed at Vinicius and Real Madrid during El Clasico
The latest edition of El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has once again generated controversy away from the football pitch after La Liga denounced several offensive chants heard during the match at Camp Nou.
According to Defensa Central, the league documented multiple incidents involving abusive chants directed towards Real Madrid players and supporters during Sunday’s encounter.
The report was later submitted to both the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Anti-Violence Commission.
Vinicius targeted during El Clasico
As has unfortunately happened on several previous occasions, Vinicius Jr. was once again one of the central targets during the match.
La Liga’s report identified 14 separate incidents throughout the game, beginning as early as the second minute.
While there were no racist insults recorded this time, the Brazilian winger still faced repeated personal abuse from sections of the crowd.
The report claims Vinicius was the only player specifically targeted with chants directed personally at him during the match.
Q&A
What action did La Liga take against offensive chants during El Clasico?
La Liga condemned the offensive chants and reported the incidents to the Disciplinary Committee and the Anti-Violence Commission.
What were the chants aimed at Vinicius during the match?
The chants directed at Vinicius were described as abusive and racially offensive, contributing to the controversy surrounding the match.
How did the incidents during El Clasico affect Real Madrid and its players?
The incidents have raised concerns about player safety and sportsmanship, prompting La Liga to take formal action against the abusive behavior.
