Real Madrid

Welcome to our live coverage of today's Copa del Rey quarter-final match between neighbours Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.The two sides met in La Liga at ...

Footage filmed outside the stadium showed fans chanting “Vinicius is a monkey”. The banner read: “Madrid hates Real”. In fact, De La Vibora said goodbye to his teammates at RSC International — Real Madrid C from next season — early this week. Merida AD went all out for De la Víbora as a reinforcement to continue consolidating their exciting project. De La Vibora, 20, will spent the rest of the season for Merida AD in the Primera Division RFEF - Group 1. (Photo: Getty Images)

Spanish national police have opened an investigation "for a possible hate crime," after an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinícius Junior was hanged from a ...

“Those are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. “But my desire to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are much bigger than that. The happiness of a victorious Black Brazilian in Europe bothers much more. I’m not going to stop.” “They belong to Ronaldinho, Neymar, [Lucas] Paquetá, [Antoine] Griezmann, João Félix, Matheus Cunha … “We do not know who the author or authors of this despicable act are, but their anonymity does not help them avoid responsibility. “The rivalry between the two clubs is maximum, but the respect is as well. ET), but when they arrived, the banner reading “Madrid hates Real” was no longer hanging there, the press office said. 20 on the back – was shown hanging from a bridge near Real Madrid’s training ground along with a banner which read: “Madrid hates Real.” But none of that started yesterday. I was a victim of a xenophobic and racist comment. No individual, whatever their intentions or their colors, can mar the coexistence between the two fanbases.

Real Madrid will host Atletico Madrid in a Copa del Rey quarterfinal with a spot in the semifinals up for grabs as each team looks to end a drought in the ...

— But there are no listed carriers in Canada. The UK But the coverage of the competition is not as widespread globally as league play from Spain with La Liga running a full season from August through May. Atletico Madrid quarterfinal: [ESPN+ in the USA](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna) and ViaPlay in the UK, both of which require a subscription to view. The remaining semifinalist will come from the Valencia vs. Athletic Club matchup also happening on Thursday. These two teams have played in five winner-take-all matchups in their history, and all five have gone to extra time: Champions League (2014, 2016), UEFA Super Cup (2018), Spanish Supercopa (2020), and Copa del Rey (2013). There must be a winner on the day with extra time and penalties, if necessary, used in case of a draw after 90 minutes. Atletico won it the season before (2013) and are on a similar dry spell with neither Madrid side even reaching the final during the span since their last triumph. Atletico Madrid won two of them (UEFA Super Cup and Copa del Rey).

Real Madrid slammed the Atletico Madrid fans who hung a mannequin of Vinicius Jr, dubbing the act a "violation of fundamental rights and dignity".

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Vinicius has been a victim of racial abuse from Atleti fans before, when the two teams clashed at the Wanda Metropolitano in September. These attacks like the ones our player now suffers, or those that any athlete can suffer, cannot have a place in a society like ours. Both La Liga and Atletico Madrid have spoken out to condemn the actions of the supporters in question ahead of the two clubs' Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.

Real Madrid face cross-city rivals Atletico on Thursday in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with star Vinicius Junior depicted hanging from a bridge in a ...

That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. Vinicius was subjected to horrific racist abuse from fans in the Valladolid section during his side's two-goal victory in La Liga on December 30. Real Madrid is confident that all the responsibilities of those who have participated in such a despicable act will be dealt with." [Atletico Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/atletico-madrid) supporters known as Frente Atletico – a far-right ultras group who associate themselves with the club. An effigy of the Brazilian forward appeared hanging from a Madrid bridge on Wednesday evening under a banner above that read: "Madrid hates Real." Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey". League officials have also promised to investigate the incident and punish those who're found responsible. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) [defeated their city rivals.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-28022707) As with the subsequent Valladolid incident, [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of the abhorrent language used. [suffered racist abuse during a LaLiga clash](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/laliga-vinicius-jr-tebas-racism-28855176) between the sides. Atletico have [released a statement condemning the action](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-vinicius-junior-real-29058014) and calling for respect between the two sides. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) fans will stand and chant the name of [Vinicius Junior](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/vinicius-junior) in Thursday night's Madrid derby after a sickening effigy of the player was hung from a bridge near the club's training facilities.

Effigy of the winger hanged from a bridge near the club's training ground before Real's meeting with rival Atletico.

Our condemnation of any act that attacks the dignity of persons or institutions is categorical and unreserved,” Atletico said in a statement. Vinicius Jr issued a two-minute video statement at the time in response to what he called a “xenophobic and racist” insult, saying he “won’t stop dancing”. No individual, whatever their intentions or colours, can tarnish the coexistence between different supporters.

He has now been the subject of more abuse ahead of the Madrid derby in the Copa del Rey later today. Images have emerged of a mannequin wearing a Vinicius shirt ...

These events will be reported to the Anti-Violence Commission and the Hate Crimes Prosecutor’s Office, as has been done on other occasions.” We are at your disposal so that together, we can walk in the same direction.” “I will continue with my head held high and celebrating my victories and those of Madrid.” Footage from outside the Wanda Metropolitano showed fans chanting “Vinicius is a monkey” ahead of kick-off. Vinicius has been one of Real’s most important players this season, scoring 11 goals in all competitions with the club sitting second in the La Liga table. A red and white banner was above the hanging mannequin.