"He's been sad, like everyone else, and very indignant. It's a racist act that we don't want to see happen again; it has no place in our sport. We have a huge opportunity to make sure this doesn't go unpunished."
"I think I've been clear, the important thing is to fight against these acts. It's unacceptable. We won't allow it or tolerate it. They'll find us standing against them. I want to be clear, especially when it involves a fellow professional."
"It was Vinicius's decision. If he says we have to leave, we all go inside, one after another. I couldn't be more proud than I was the other day, of how everyone reacted. Nothing makes me prouder than seeing how we handled it, how we backed up Vinicius, and how we played on through it."
A racist insult allegedly directed at Vinicius Junior by Benfica youngster Gianluca Prestianni triggered the referee's anti-racism protocol and caused a lengthy delay before Real Madrid's match with Osasuna. Vinicius consulted with officials and chose to continue, with the squad prepared to leave if he demanded it. Real Madrid emphasized solidarity with the forward, calling the act unacceptable, insisting racism has no place in the sport, and urging punishment. The club expressed pride in the team's reaction and backing of Vinicius. Alvaro Arbeloa rejected portrayals that framed Vinicius as provoking the incident and prioritized the player's well-being.
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