Reactions to racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr. were heard outside Atletico Madrid’s stadium ahead of the team’s Champions League clash. This isn’t the first instance of Vinicius Jr., who plays for Atletico’s fierce rivals Real Madrid, facing such derogatory remarks. Just before the Champions League match, social media circulated videos showing individuals insulting the forward, labeling him with racial slurs like “chimpanzee,” as per reports from AS.

In the 2021 Madrid derby, Atletico fans shamefully subjected the Brazilian to monkey chants and gestures. Despite Vinicius Jr. urging intervention from the Spanish government, an investigation concluded that the supporters’ actions did not constitute a criminal offense, cited by the Daily Mail. Prosecutors attributed this decision to the intense nature of the Madrid derby, where the incidents occurred fleetingly amidst an atmosphere of extreme hostility.

This isn’t the first time Atletico fans have singled out Vinicius. In February 2023, four fans received sentences for hanging a mannequin donning a Vinicius shirt from a bridge with the message ‘Madrid hates Real.’

Now, Atletico could face significant legal consequences for their supporters’ racist behavior towards Vinicius, reports the Daily Mail. Unlike previous instances where the defense cited the heated rivalry, this time, Real Madrid was not involved in the fixture, eliminating that argument. Vinicius Jr. has previously advocated for lifetime bans for fans found guilty of racist abuse.

Vinicius Junior

This season he played in total 20 times for 1470 minutes for La Liga.

Vinicius Junior  scored 10 goals for Real Madrid. He procured 4 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid won 4-0 against Celta de Vigo. The next match in La Liga will be against Osasuna.

Real Madrid performance and stats

Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 69 points.

In the last 28 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 4-0 against Celta de Vigo.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 60 goals and conceding 18.​

Real Madrid will play the next match in La Liga against Osasuna on Saturday 16th of March in Pamplona. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.​

Memphis Depay

This season he played in total 3 times for 101 minutes for Champions League.

Memphis Depay scored 1 goal for Atlético Madrid. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Champions League. In the last match Atlético Madrid lost 2-0 against Cádiz.

Atlético Madrid performance and stats

Atlético Madrid is currently 1st in the Champions League with 14 points.

In the last 7 games, it has won 4 times, drawn twice, and lost once. In its last match, Atlético Madrid lost 1-0 against Inter.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 6.​