During Saturday’s El Clasico, Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona star, was targeted with racial abuse by Real Madrid fans after scoring his team’s third goal in the dominant 4-0 victory. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, drawing focus on the persistent problem of racism in sport. Following the heavy defeat, Real Madrid’s coaching staff, led by Carlo Ancelotti, decided to give the players two days off to recover and regroup. Although there have been conflicting responses to this decision, with some fans questioning the timing, many believe that the team must use this break to refocus and improve their performances as they prepare for their next challenging match against Valencia.
Lamine Yamal Faces Racial Abuse From Real Madrid Fans
La Liga condemned the racist comments aimed at Lamine Yamal by Real Madrid fans during El Clasico and stated on Sunday that it would submit a formal complaint to the National Police’s Hate Crimes Section.
During Saturday’s El Clasico against Barcelona, Real Madrid supporters directed racist insults at Yamal.
“In light of the events that took place when Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona were playing, where intolerable racist behavior was observed, LALIGA will immediately report the racist insults and gestures received by FC Barcelona players to the Hate Crimes Section of the National Police Information Brigade, as well as informing the Coordinating Prosecutor of the Hate Crimes and Discrimination Unit of the State Attorney General’s Office,” La Liga said in a statement on Sunday.
“There is no place for this scourge in sport,” it added.
The incident took place during the Real Madrid-Barcelona game, where Yamal netted Barcelona’s third goal.
Barcelona triumphed 4-0 over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in El Clasico. Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Yamal and Raphinha each netted one.
Real Madrid Initiates an Investigation
Real Madrid has begun an investigation into an alleged racist insult directed at Yamal.
“Real Madrid has opened an investigation in order to locate and identify the perpetrators of these deplorable and despicable insults so that the appropriate disciplinary and judicial measures can be taken,” Real Madrid said in a separate statement.
Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old Spanish footballer with a Moroccan father and Equatorial Guinean mother, endured racist abuse from a group in the stadium during his celebration and corner kicks following his team’s third goal.
Brazilian Vinicius Junior, a Real Madrid player, was one of the most targeted individuals amid the recent increase in racism in Spain’s top division.
In reaction to racist incidents targeting Vinicius Junior, the Spanish courts handed down prison sentences, fines, and sports bans to four individuals in rulings issued in June.
Prior to the Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid match on September 29, four individuals were arrested for launching a racist and hateful campaign against Junior on social media.
Real Madrid Players Get Two Days Off After El Clasico Loss
Carlo Ancelotti and his coaching team have opted to give Real Madrid players two days off after their 0-4 defeat to Barcelona in Saturday’s El Clasico. The team will resume training on Tuesday, with their next match scheduled for the following Saturday against Valencia at Mestalla, a game anticipated to be another intense encounter.
Real Madrid’s performances this season have sparked concerns, and the team will likely approach the Valencia match with urgency. Ancelotti and his squad need to regain momentum and recover from their disappointing El Clasico defeat.
Changes are necessary, and Los Blancos must play with more effort and unity if they want to challenge for trophies this season. While giving players two days off may be seen as a controversial move, some fans believe the team needs to focus on working harder and improving.
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