Racist Abuse During El Clasico at Bernabeu
Oct 27, 2024 by
Transferhunt News
• 3 minute read
Real Madrid investigates racist abuse against Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal during El Clasico, renewing commitment to tackle racism in Spanish football
Real Madrid Examines Racist Abuse of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal During The Game Real Madrid
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Hit with Racist Lines in El Clasico Clash
During a dramatic El Clasico clash at the Santiago Bernabeu where Barcelona beat Real Madrid by a stunning 4-0 scoreline, 17-year-old Barcelona player Lamine Yamal was racially abused by some members of the Santiago Bernabeu support. This happened on Saturday, and the video has already gone viral, with Real Madrid and La Liga being quick to denounce the behavior and start a probe to locate the perpetrators.
Real Madrid Takes Action Against Racist Behavior in Stadium
Real Madrid have repeatedly denounced the racist abuse of Yamal, who is Equatorial Guinean and Moroccan. The club issued a statement condemning the actions of a handful of supporters on Sunday and renewed its commitment to combat racism and xenophobia in football. The club made clear its intent to track down the insulters and take disciplinary action against them.
La Liga’s Decisive Counter to the Uptick in Racism in Spanish Football
This incident echoes the growing uproar against racism in Spanish football as racist attacks on players of colour are more prevalent. In recent months, La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have stepped up their efforts to curb racist conduct, imposing partial stadium closures and working with the police to track down perpetrators.
La Liga issued a statement condemning the racist chants and stating it would report the abuse against Barcelona players to the Hate Crimes Section of the National Police Information Brigade. The league also intends to keep the State Attorney General’s Office informed. "La Liga does not allow any kind of racism or hate in and out of stadiums," the statement added, affirming the league’s commitment to eliminate this attitude.
Increased Anti-Racism Precautions in the Face of Repeated Problems with Fans
This latest scuffle comes after reports of racist attacks in the past against prominent players, including Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Four people were arrested last week for what was purportedly an online hate campaign that encouraged fans to racially harass the Brazilian forward. Authorities claimed the campaign also included instructions for fans to conceal themselves behind black face masks.Last June, a further legal development occurred when three Valencia supporters were sentenced to eight months in prison after racially assaulting Vinicius at a game. This was the first racist abuse conviction in a Spanish football stadium , and it would become a model for how racism should be addressed in sport.
Real Madrid’s Investigation and the War for Inclusivity
Real Madrid will be conducting an investigation into the abuse during Saturday’s match and will take harsh disciplinary measures when they are found. The club’s response reflects its commitment to inclusivity and fair play, and also continues La Liga’s and RFEF’s efforts to guard players and fans from discrimination.This has once again highlighted the issues of dealing with racism in football and fans around the world are requesting that we all be united in solidarity with this great game. As La Liga and its clubs continue to push for the change, it is hoped that more forceful movements will ensure a more inclusive and accommodating landscape for all players.