ALBACETE, Spain: Racist chants against Real Madrid’s much-abused Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr were heard outside the Carlos Belmonte stadium on Wednesday ahead of a Copa del Rey tie against second division side Albacete. A group gathering near the stadium in the city of Albacete chanted abuse about the 25-year-old, who has repeatedly suffered racism in Spain during games. “Enough of this racism, it’s completely shameful. It’s not the image that represents the people of Albacete or the club,” Albacete posted on social media.
Racist chants target Vinícius Jr before Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey clash
A group gathering near the stadium in the city of Albacete chanted abuse about the 25-year-old
“Enough of this racism, it’s completely shameful,” Albacete posted on social media
January 14, 2026 23:53
ALBACETE, Spain: Racist chants against Real Madrid’s much-abused Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr were heard outside the Carlos Belmonte stadium on Wednesday ahead of a Copa del Rey tie against second division side Albacete.
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