Barcelona Apologizes for Board Member's Controversial Tweet Against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Ahead of Clasico

Board member Mikel Camps's tweet triggers widespread criticism amid rising tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid, potentially influencing attendance at this week's Clasico.

• Barcelona Board Member, Mikel Camps, posted a controversial tweet criticizing Real Madrid's forward, Vinicius Junior, creating tensions between the two rival soccer clubs.
• Barcelona's manager, Xavi and Vice President, Rafael Yuste, publicly condemned the tweet and assured that such behavior will not be repeated, while going on to apologize to Vinicius Junior.
• The tweet might lead to the absence of Real Madrid's President, Florentino Perez, from the upcoming Clasico, although there has been no official comment from Madrid.
• Vinicius Junior has been previously targeted with racial abuse during La Liga matches, adding significance to the controversy of the tweet.
• Despite the controversy, Barcelona beat Shakhtar 2-1 to make it nine points from nine in the Champions League, and they are continuing to prepare for the Clasico.

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