Racist chanting mars Real Madrid’s 2-1 derby victory over Atlético Madrid | CNN
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A group of Atletico Madrid fans were caught on camera chanting racist chants at Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday.
In a video posted on Twitter by Spanish radio station COPE, a large group of Atletico supporters can be heard outside Atleti’s Metropolitano stadium chanting: “You’re a monkey, Vinícius, you’re a monkey. be.”
It came just a day after Vinicius condemned what he described as racist criticism he received for his dancing goal celebrations.
Appearing on Spanish TV on Friday, Pedro Bravo – a leading agent and president of the Association of Spanish Agents – compared the Brazilian’s dance celebrations after scoring a goal to the behavior of a monkey, arguing that forwards The opponents were not respected and “the game should be stopped. Monkey.”
Bravo was accused by many on social media of using racist language. After apologizing on Twitter.
Bravo wrote, “I want to clarify that ‘playing the monkey’ that I misused to describe Venisius’ goal celebration dance was used metaphorically (‘to play the fool’). ‘),” Bravo wrote. “As I did not mean to offend anyone, I sincerely apologize, ask for forgiveness.”
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Atletico did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment about the chanting outside the stadium, but wrote on Twitter Before the game: “Support Atleti with passion and respect for the opponent!”
Real opened the scoring with a sensational half-volley from Rodrigo after a brilliant Aurelien Chauminy pass, with Vinicius joining Rodrigo in his dancing celebration after the goal.
In the warm atmosphere, several Atletico supporters could be seen pointing at the Brazilian duo during their celebrations.
Los Blancos doubled their lead when Vinícius’ effort on goal hit the post into the path of Federico Valverde, who finished from a narrow angle past a helpless Jan Oblak.
Mario Hermoso pulled a goal back late on, but it proved to be too little, too late as Real overcame a nervous affair to extend their perfect start to the season with six wins from six in the league.
After the match, Vinicius tweeted a photo of Rodrigo and himself dancing with the caption:Dance wherever you want.”