Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was once again subjected to disgusting racist abuse in LaLiga on Sunday night and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already shut down justification of the attacks.
Real Madrid’s match against Valencia was paused by the referee after Vinicius pointed out the supporters who were taunting him with ‘monkey’ chants to the referee. The Brazil international was visibly on the verge of tears on the pitch and was clearly incensed, with teammates attempting to quell his anger.
Vinicius was later sent off for violent conduct in added time of his side's 1-0 defeat following an altercation with Valencia striker Hugo Duro – the first red card of his career. Vinicius struck out at his opponent, who had him in a headlock but escaped punishment following a VAR review.
