La Liga president Javier Tebas has expressed concerns that racist events could spoil the historic match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, which is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu this Saturday. He drew attention to the mounting worry about intolerance in the fan base that has plagued recent games, especially with relation to shouts against Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid.
Tebas’ worries follow unsettling fan behavior, including aggressive chants directed against Vinicius Jr. by Barcelona supporters, including frightening phrases like “Vinicius Die,” prior to Barcelona’s Champions League matchup with Bayern Munich. Particularly in high-stakes games like El Clasico, these occurrences have sparked debate regarding crowd management and fan conduct.
La Liga’s Dedication to Fighting Racism
Tebas emphasized the significance of combating discrimination in Spanish football and the necessity of teamwork in addressing racism during games. “I am concerned about the Clásico,” he wrote. Like the previous Clasicos, I hope this match is tolerant. In order to foster a more secure and civil atmosphere on and off the pitch, La Liga is dedicated to incorporating a variety of stakeholders in its anti-racism initiatives.
