Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois seemed to come back from his 3-0 victory against Real Oviedo with a very different vision of local audiences, compared to his teammate Vinicius Junior.
The Brazilian aroused the ire of the public during his celebrations, but suffered even more virulent racist insults.
Vinicius served Kylian Mbappé on the second goal at the Nuevo Stade Carlos Tartiere, who hosted his first Liga match in 24 years. During his celebrations for his goal, Vinicius seemed to raise two fingers to the supporters, a gesture that many interpreted as signifying “a segunda”.
A controversial publication of Thibaut Courtois on social networks
For his part, his Courtois teammate clearly said he thought that Oviedo supporters were at least at the Liga. After the match, Courtois published the following message on social networks:
“A great victory to continue to progress and progress as a team in a very difficult and first class stadium. »»
La Liga opens an investigation for allegations of racial insults
Images of racial insults towards Vinicius and Mbappé were unfortunately filmed during the match. Marca reports that La Liga has opened an investigation on this subject, also denouncing insults towards Real Madrid, Vinicius and the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Oviedo president Martin Pelaez spoke publicly Tuesday afternoon after the images were broadcast on Monday evening. Addressing the media, Pelaez made the following statement before answering the questions:
“This institution condemns any act of racism, sexism or discrimination, whatever the form. We work with the security forces and the police to investigate what happened, and if there is the slightest proof that it has happened, those responsible will be sanctioned, because we cannot tolerate it. ”
Real Oviedo is preparing to receive Real Sociedad on Saturday evening, while Real Madrid receives the RCD Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu the same evening.
