Barcelona forward Lamin Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Spanish Clasico yesterday, but the young striker’s historic record was overshadowed by a racist incident.
According to Diario Sport, during the celebration of the goal, several Real fans insulted the Barcelona player because of the color of his skin. The captain of the 'blaugrana', Rafinha, even had to intervene and take his young teammate away from the stands.
Real issued a statement on its official website condemning such behavior from its fans and promised to find and punish those responsible.
Real Madrid firmly condemns any behavior related to racism, xenophobia, or violence in football and sports, and deeply regrets the insults that several fans shouted last night from the stadium stands.
Real Madrid has launched an investigation aimed at finding and identifying those responsible for these disgusting insults so that appropriate disciplinary and legal measures can be taken,” the website of the “royal club” states.
