During the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, Real Sociedad fans directed disturbing chants at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio, as reported by the match referee. The referee, José María Sánchez Martínez, halted the game briefly in the 46th minute after fans chanted 'Die, Asencio.' An announcement was made over the stadium loudspeakers and video screens to cease the insults.
Madrid captain Vinícius Júnior informed the referee about the derogatory chants aimed at Asencio, leading to the intervention. The referee noted that the chants ceased following the announcement, which condemned the behavior of the fans.
