A Brazilian player at Madrid, Vinícius Júnior, has faced at least 16 documented racist abuse incidents since joining Real Madrid in 2018.
Below is a compiled list of widely reported cases in Spain:
1. October 2021 – Camp Nou
Racist insults directed at him during El Clásico against FC Barcelona.
2. September 2022 – Civitas Metropolitano
Abusive chants before the Madrid derby vs Atlético Madrid.
3. September 2022 – Civitas Metropolitano (Inside Stadium)
Monkey chants reported during the same Atlético match.
4. December 30, 2022 – José Zorrilla Stadium
Racist chanting during a match vs Real Valladolid (later led to convictions).
5. January 2023 – Bridge near Real Madrid training ground
An effigy wearing his shirt was hung ahead of a Copa del Rey clash with Atlético Madrid.
6. February 2023 – Son Moix Stadium
Racist insults from supporters during a game vs RCD Mallorca (fan later convicted).
7. February 2023 – El Sadar Stadium
Alleged racist abuse during a fixture against CA Osasuna.
8. March 2023 – Benito Villamarín Stadium
Racist chants reported in a match vs Real Betis.
9. April 2023 – Various away fixtures
Complaints filed over repeated chants in multiple LaLiga stadiums.
10. May 21, 2023 – Mestalla Stadium
Major incident vs Valencia CF; match temporarily halted, arrests later made.
11. 2019–2021 – Multiple LaLiga stadiums
Earlier reported isolated racist chants during away matches.
12. 2022 – Television pundit incident
A Spanish football agent used racially loaded language while discussing him on live TV (sparked national backlash).
13. 2023 – Online racist campaigns
Coordinated racist abuse across social media platforms.
14. 2023 – Copa del Rey fixtures
Additional reported insults during domestic cup matches.
15. 2024 – Rayo Vallecano Stadium
A minor was punished for racially insulting him during a league match.
16. 2024 – Additional LaLiga away fixture
Spanish prosecutors have acknowledged at least 16 formal complaints linked to racist abuse cases involving Vinícius since 2018, though the true number of incidents (including online abuse) is believed to be higher.
