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Twenty-five hurt in scuffles ahead of Madrid derby

A total of 20 supporters and five police officers suffered minor injuries in scuffles outside the Vicente Calderon stadium prior to Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

Published: 10 May 2017 22:05 CEST
Twenty-five hurt in scuffles ahead of Madrid derby
Police had to intervine after scuffles broke out between fans. Photo: AFP

A spokesperson for the Spanish capital's emergency services said the 25 people had been treated for “cuts and bruises, all minor”.   

The altercations happened as several buses carrying Real Madrid fans arrived at Atletico's ground, with home supporters greeting them by throwing bottles and other objects.

Police were forced to form a barrier between the rival fans, keeping them apart to prevent further trouble.

None of those injured required hospital treatment and police reported no arrests.

Reigning European champions Real came into the game leading 3-0 after last week's first leg.

READ ALSO: “We're not from Beverly Hills” – Ramos warns Atletico

RACISM

VIDEO: Spain’s La Liga reviews video of boy racially abusing Vinicius

Spain's La Liga on Monday said it was reviewing a video of a child making racist insults towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during the 2-2 draw with Valencia at the weekend.

Published: 4 March 2024 13:41 CET
VIDEO: Spain's La Liga reviews video of boy racially abusing Vinicius

“We’re in the process of studying and analysing the facts from a legal standpoint to see what we can and should do,” La Liga sources said.

In a video published by a journalist for ESPN Brasil, and picked up by Spanish media, a boy sitting in a woman’s lap can be heard calling Vinicius a “monkey”.

The Brazilian scored twice for Madrid as his team recovered from two goals down at Mestalla on Saturday.

Vinicius raised his fist in a “Black Power” salute after the first of his two goals at a ground where he was racially abused last season. Valencia subsequently banned three people from the stadium for life.

The 23-year-old has become a symbol of the fight against discrimination in Spanish football after suffering racist abuse on many occasions, and he was jeered repeatedly by home supporters on Saturday.

Jude Bellingham was sent off after the final whistle against Valencia for protesting after the referee blew the final whistle right before the England midfielder headed home what he thought was the winning goal.

READ ALSO: Football star Vinicius highlights racist behaviour from Spanish fans

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