Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at Reale Arena in San Sebastian. The match was marred by further instances of racist abuse directed towards Brazilian international Vinicius Junior. Visitors Endrick scored the only goal in the first half, and Real Madrid maintained a solid performance despite numerous changes in the lineup, including supports for upcoming fixtures. The game was halted before half-time due to incidences of racially motivated chants aimed at Real Madrid’s defender Raul Asencio, leading to the substitution of Vinicius Junior at halftime for his own protection. The match resumed after a halted period, during which Real Sociedad displayed messages of support against the abuse on their LED board. The issue highlights ongoing problems of racism in Spanish football, with authorities continuing to address such incidents through both legal action and awareness campaigns.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/27/real-madrid-win-marred-by-more-racism-directed-towards-vinicius-junior?traffic_source=rss