Football
Yamal subjected to racist abuse during El Clásico against Real Madrid
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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal was subjected to racial abuse during the 11th round La Liga match against Real Madrid, which ended in a 4-0 victory for Barcelona.
According to Mundo Deportivo, fans of the Madrid club began to hurl racial slurs at the 17-year-old Yamal following his goal in the 77th minute of the match.
The report notes that a video capturing Real Madrid fans directing abusive chants at the player will be reviewed by the Anti-Violence Commission of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
The Catalans ended a four-match winless streak in El Clásico. As a result of the encounter, Barcelona pulled six points clear of Real Madrid (24 points), leading the La Liga standings with 30 points.
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