• Vinicius Jr abused by youngster
• Letter of apology sent to Brazilian
• Perpetrator fined and banned from stadiums

WHAT HAPPENED?

Madrid issued a statement on Friday, confirming that a minor has been handed a stadium ban after racially abusing Vinicius during the club's fixture against Rayo Vallecano. The individual in question has also written a letter of apology to the Brazil international, and will undergo educational courses designed to ensure he does not repeat the behaviour.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Madrid have confirmed that there will be a fine paid by the perpetrator, as the club continue to aim to prosecute every fan found guilty of racially abusing any of their players. Sadly, Vinicius has been abused regularly in La Liga, and in June, two Valencia fans were jailed for their part in racist chanting.

WHAT REAL SAID

In their statement, the club said: "Real Madrid C. F. would like to announce that the minor who made racist insults towards Vinicius Junior at the Vallecas stadium, during the match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid on 18 February 2024, has issued a letter of apology to Vinicius Junior, in which he apologised and expressed his regret for his behaviour, accepting in the juvenile jurisdiction, as a consequence of the out-of-court agreement reached, to undertake the socio-educational activities requested by the Prosecutor's Office for Minors, as well as not entering stadiums where official competitions are played for a period of one year.

"Additionally, he will have to pay the financial fine handed down for his behaviour by the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport. Since last June, there have now been four legal proceedings, either in criminal or juvenile jurisdiction, which have ended with the punishment of the perpetrators of the unacceptable racist acts committed against Real Madrid players both in different sports stadiums and in forums and social media.

"Real Madrid has acted as a private prosecutor together with its players in these proceedings and is currently prosecuting others, and will continue to strive to protect the values of our club and to eradicate any racist behaviour in the world of football and sport."

WHAT NEXT?

On the pitch, Real face Getafe in La Liga this weekend. They are currently second, four points behind leaders Barcelona.