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LaLiga Opens Inquiry Into Racist Chants After Real Madrid’s 3-0 Win at Oviedo

Footage capturing monkey chants toward Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé prompted Real Oviedo to activate its stadium protocol.

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Real Madrid too strong for Oviedo as Mbappe, Vinicius strike
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Overview

  • Real Madrid defeated newly promoted Real Oviedo 3-0 on August 25, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding a stoppage-time goal to make it two league wins from two.
  • Movistar+ broadcast footage captured audible monkey chants directed at Vinícius and Mbappé during goal celebrations and a substitution.
  • Real Oviedo activated the stadium’s racism protocol during the match, issuing a loudspeaker announcement addressing the abuse.
  • Club president Martín Peláez condemned discrimination and said Oviedo is working with stadium security and police to identify and punish any offenders.
  • Marca reported that LaLiga has opened a formal investigation into the incident, while social media posts offered contrasting views of the atmosphere, including praise for the venue from Thibaut Courtois.