Overview

• The incident occurred on Aug. 24 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere during Real Madrid’s 3-0 win, moments after Mbappé’s 37th‑minute opening goal.
• Spain’s National Police say the suspect made monkey sounds and gestures that were identified through analysis of broadcast footage.
• The detained fan has been questioned, and the alleged offense carries potential penalties of up to three years in prison, fines of €60,000–€650,000, and a stadium ban.
• LaLiga filed the complaint that triggered the investigation and referred the matter to the Anti‑Violence Committee for possible action.
• Real Oviedo says it is cooperating with authorities, and the arrest comes after recent Spanish cases that produced convictions in incidents involving Vinícius Júnior and Iñaki Williams.