Vile racist insult aimed at Vinicius Junior in Mallorca

Vile racist insult aimed at Vinicius Junior in Mallorca

The Brazilian forward scored Madrid's first goal but it was a bittersweet night

Vinicius Junior had a bittersweet night in Mallorca. His team won and he scored and put in a great performance, but the ugly scar of racism was present at the Visit Mallorca Stadium. It happened in the 20th minute, at a free-kick. Cameras from Gol captured a few fans shouting. One of them yelled: “Vinicius, go and pick bananas.”

The Brazilian scored the goal to open the game and danced in front of the fans, which angered them. 

While there were reports during the game of a racist comment it was only hours after the end that the audios appeared, which La Liga will have to condemn.

Vinicius also suffered a brutal foul by Pablo Maffeo but luckily for him was not hurt in the tackle. Madrid spokesman Butragueno said after the game they expected more from the referees.

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