In a heated El Clasico clash on October 26, Real Madrid faced Barcelona and suffered a 4-0 defeat at home in Santiago Bernabeu. However, the match was overshadowed by an incident of racial abuse directed at Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Following his third goal, Yamal celebrated near a section of the stands, gesturing toward his jersey number. Some fans responded with derogatory comments, which quickly surfaced across social media.
Real Madrid promptly condemned the racist behavior, stating, “Real Madrid is firmly against any form of racism, xenophobia, or violence in football. We deeply regret the actions of certain fans in one area of the Bernabeu.”
In response, the club announced the formation of a committee to investigate, with Real Madrid adding, “We are launching an investigation to identify the perpetrators of this reprehensible behavior, and appropriate disciplinary and legal actions will be taken.”
Spain’s La Liga authorities also denounced the incident, underscoring that “there is no place for such heinous acts in La Liga,” and confirmed that local police were informed of the event. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in eradicating racial abuse from global football, with clubs and leagues pledging to take stronger action.
