Vinícius Jr. targeted with racist chants from Atlético fans | OneFootball

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was tonight on the receiving end of racial abuse on the part of sections of Atlético supporters.

The latest edition of the Madrid Derby is of course currently being contested.

In the 2nd leg of a Champions League Last-16 tie between the city rivals, Diego Simeone’s Atlético have welcomed Real to the Wanda Metropolitano for a highly-anticipated clash.

And, as things stand, it is the evening’s hosts who boast the advantage, owing to a Conor Gallagher strike inside the opening 60 seconds.

As alluded to above, though, ahead of kick-off in the derby, it was matters away from the pitch which grabbed the headlines.

And, unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons.

This comes after Real Madrid standout Vinícius Jr. was the target of digusting racist abuse from a group of Atlético fans.

The individuals in question, as showcased in the footage below, came together outside the Metropolitano to belt out chants of:

“Ale, ale, ale, Vinicius chimpanzee!”

Conor Laird – GSFN