Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior revelled in Real Madrid's derby win on Sunday evening by posting lyrics of a chant mocking city rivals Atletico Madrid over losing Champions ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-dance-28025850#comments-section) Will Real Madrid be able to continue their success in Spain and Europe this season ? That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. (and everything remains the same). The Brazilian revelled in the victory after the game by posting lyrics of a Real Madrid fan chant which mocks their Atletico counterparts. Vinicius has bagged five goals in all competitions this campaign for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey". It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-dance-28025850#comments-section) Vinicius quote tweeted Chema Calderón, who wrote in the aftermath of the match: "Perdiendo las finaaleeeeeees..." [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of racist chanting from large sections of the Atletico support prior to the game getting underway. [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of the abhorrent language used. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) forward [Vinicius Junior](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/vinicius-junior) revelled in his side’s [derby victory against Atletico Madrid on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-28022707) by posting lyrics of a chant mocking Diego Simeone’s side.

Racist chanting from a group of Atlético Madrid fans towards Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr. was caught on camera ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday.

"Since my intention was not to offend anyone, I sincerely apologize, I'm sorry." [wrote on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1571563985631076353) [since apologized on Twitter](https://twitter.com/PedroBravoJ/status/1570596236755075073)

La Liga has stated it will work with the authorities to identify those involved with racist chanting towards Vinicius Junior.

"It was a racist comment," said Neville. "So now, we'll see what MLS does about it. "It was unacceptable. "We work with clubs to keep our football friendly and enjoyable. A word was used. Bravo has since apologised for his comments.

Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior outside their Metropolitano Stadium.

I think that's the major problem in stadiums, because it feels like you come to a stadium and you can shout whatever you want without any consequences, and obviously if it's racism and it's heard by cameras or mics OK, maybe you can do something against it, but otherwise people come to the stadium and they throw things, they shout disturbing things, and that's the big problem. I don't mean here at Atletico Madrid, I mean all over the world in every stadium you go as a rival, sometimes I'm shocked at what I see and hear behind my goal. "It's all about education, if I go with my kids and they say one bad thing like this in a stadium they're grounded for a month. "We have to call it how it is, it's a disgrace. Obviously it can be a minority of fans but it's a disgrace. "There are kids who are six, seven, eight, nine years old and their parents are insulting me in the worst way.

LaLiga will report racist chanting aimed at Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid fans before Sunday's derby, the league confirmed to ESPN.

[Federico Valverde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235818/Federico-Valverde) to put Madrid 2-0 up, before [Mario Hermoso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/222529/Mario-Hermoso) scored late on for Atletico. [Rodrygo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/267804/Rodrygo) both reacted to Madrid's opening goal in the game with Atletico, scored by Rodrygo in the 18th minute, by dancing in front of the home fans. [racist chanting](/soccer/atletico-madrid-espatletico_madrid/story/4749893/atletico-madrid-fans-filmed-racially-abusing-real-madrid-forward-vinicius) aimed at [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86) forward [Vinicius Junior](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252107/Vinícius-Júnior) by [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068) fans before Sunday's derby, the league confirmed to ESPN.

Vinícius Júnior has not directly addressed the racism he suffered at the hands of Atlético Madrid fans on Sunday, but he took understandable pleasure in ...

Asked what the Metropolitano’s reaction would be were the player to celebrate a goal by dancing, he told reporters: “It would kick off, I’m sure.” [could be heard singing](https://en.as.com/soccer/vinicius-subject-to-racist-abuse-in-real-madrids-win-over-atletico-n/) “Vinícius, you are a monkey” prior to Sunday’s derby, while racist chants were also audible in the stadium during the game. Although Vinícius did not get on the scoresheet against Atlético, he had a major part to play in Madrid’s second goal, scored 10 minutes before half time. He also added the line: “And nothing ever changes.” It’s a real party. It’s a dance.

Vinicius Jr was targeted before and during Sunday's Madrid derby at the Metropolitano Stadium.

He posted a picture of himself and Rodrygo celebrating, alongside the caption: "Baile donde quieras…" "Those are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. I'm not going to stop,” said the 22-year-old. After following through on his promise to dance against Atletico, Vinicius took to social media after the match. Atletico Madrid captain Koke warned Vinicius he could be in "trouble" if he chose to dance at the Metropolitano Stadium, although the Spain international also added that the Brazilian was free to celebrate as he wished. [ after they danced to celebrate the latter's opening goal in a 2-1 win for Real Madrid.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/real-madrid-vinicius-jr-rodrygo-dance-20220918)