Real Madrid edged Real Sociedad 1-0 in a heated Copa del Rey semifinal first leg marked by incidents of racist abuse aimed at Brazilian player Vinicius Junior. Endrick scored the sole goal, but attention turned to controversy when the match was paused due to chants directed at Raul Asencio. A video surfaced showing a Sociedad fan making monkey gestures toward Vinicius, highlighting persistent racism in football. This event sparked discussions about player mental health and the responsibility of clubs and fans alike in combating such abuse.
The match was paused due to chants aimed at Raul Asencio, marking a significant moment as this was the first instance the match was stopped for such abuse.
Vinicius Junior's experience of racist abuse, including monkey gestures aimed at him, underscores an ongoing issue within football that requires urgent attention.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed the incident, expressing concern over Vinicius's emotional state, noting that a stadium chanting for someone to die is deeply troubling.
Ancelotti emphasized that substitutions were made not just for tactical reasons, but to protect players' mental well-being amidst the controversy surrounding racist abuse.
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