Vinícius Júnior Faces Tense Return to Valencia Amid Ongoing Racism Discussions

The Real Madrid star's comeback to Mestalla Stadium highlights the struggle against racism in Spanish football and raises security concerns.

Vinícius Júnior returns to Valencia's Mestalla Stadium for the first time since experiencing racial abuse from fans last season.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion on racism in Spanish football, with various actions taken but tensions remaining high.
Real Madrid leads La Liga, aiming to extend their lead in a match marked as 'high-risk' due to potential security concerns.
Valencia and La Liga have implemented measures to combat racism, but the effectiveness and sincerity of these actions are under scrutiny.
The match is anticipated to be highly charged, both on and off the field, with a large demonstration against Valencia's owner also planned.