at Wednesday’s Cup visit. real madrid to albacete, in which Vinicius A headline read and racist chants were heard directed at the Brazilian attacker. The Brazilian attacker has been the target of this type of crime before, which has been judicially condemned as a hate crime.

vinyl Before the match at Carlos Belmonte, he was the subject of racist shouts from some fans. “Vinicius, you are a monkey.” This voice can be heard repeatedly in a video published by AS newspaper of some fans gathered in the street. During the game, especially when Jefte Betancor In the end we won 3-2, Someone threw a banana at Vinicius. It did not affect the Brazilians, but it was also caught on camera.

he Albacete issued an official note through social networks this Thursday. He strongly condemned the racist insults and attitudes towards Vinicius.. “It is equally hurtful and embarrassing that a magical night at Carlos Belmonte be tainted by horrific, unworthy, and newsworthy footage depicting its racist nature.”

Albacete’s full statement is below. “If there is anything that distinguishes Albacete and Alba, it is their hospitality. Our fans have been recognized countless times as one of the most sporting and cordial fans in Spanish football. That is why it is equally hurtful and disconcerting that a magical night at Carlos Belmonte be tainted by horrific, unworthy and newsworthy images displaying a racist nature. By audience actions that do not respect or represent what Albacetismo represents. Under no circumstances will we consent to our city and club being singled out for undesirable conduct.

We would like to inform you that Albacete Balompié is already working to identify the person who threw the banana onto the field. This work requires the cooperation of competent authorities and fans. We ask you to cooperate in this process by sending us an email to [email protected] with any kind of information or images that will help us uncover those responsible for this activity.

Beyond the sanctions that may be imposed on those responsible if they are identified through corresponding authorities; Albacete Balompié would like to confirm that they will take all possible disciplinary measures to ensure that, if possible, Carlos Belmonte never sets foot in his shoes again.

In order, As a club, we would like to express our complete rejection of the offensive xenophobic chants uttered by a small number of fans in the vicinity of Carlos Belmonte. Hours before the game, and we argue that it does not represent our values ​​at all.

Finally, On behalf of all exemplary fans, Albacete Balompié would like to show its support to Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid CF and all Madrid fans in the face of such a despicable act. “We reiterate our full commitment to the difficult task of eradicating all acts of a racist, xenophobic or discriminatory nature from football and from society in general.”