Overview

• Police detained a Real Oviedo supporter for allegedly imitating a monkey with gestures and sounds during the Aug. 24 match against Real Madrid at the Carlos Tartiere.
• LaLiga’s formal complaint triggered an investigation that used broadcast footage and widely shared clips to pinpoint the fan in the Fondo Norte during the 37th minute after Mbappé’s goal.
• The detainee faces accusations of an offense against moral integrity and a hate crime, with potential penalties of up to three years in prison and administrative fines under Law 19/2007.
• After a briefing with police, Real Oviedo said it does not yet have the supporter’s identity due to data‑protection rules and will apply internal disciplinary measures once it is notified.
• In a separate case, police identified three Espanyol ultras in ‘Operación Pitch’ over a March banner threatening a referee, citing a broader push against violent and abusive fan behavior.