MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid earned a 2-1 win over mid-table Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Wednesday as fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse yet again over the weekend.
"We are all Vinicius. Enough is enough" said a banner displayed behind one of the goals at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real's players all took to the pitch wearing shirts bearing Vinicius Jr's number 20 while the captains of both teams wore armbands carrying anti-racism messages.
Karim Benzema put Real ahead just after the half-hour mark when he latched on to a pass on the edge of the box and scored from close range before Rayo striker Raul de Tomas levelled six minutes from fulltime. Rodrygo, however, restored Real's lead just before the final whistle. With two games remaining in the season Real provisionally moved up one place to second on 74 points, two points above third-placed Atletico Madrid who visit Espanyol later on Wednesday and 11 points off champions Barcelona.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Soccer-Christ the Redeemer statue displays support for Vinicius Jr against racism(Reuters) - Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue switched off its lights on Monday night as a show of solidarity with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who received racial slurs from Valencia fans at the Mestalla stadium on Sunday.
Read more »
Factbox-Racism in Spain and La Liga - was Vinicius Jr's case unusual?MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has called La Liga and Spain racist after receiving racial slurs from the stands in Sunday's defeat at Valencia's Mestalla stadium.
Read more »
Brazil protests to Spain over racist abuse of ViniciusBrazil protests to Spain over racist abuse of Vinicius FMTNews FMTSports
Read more »
Brazil protests to Spain over racist abuse of ViniciusThe referee wrote in his post-match report that shouts of “monkey” had been directed at the player. theSun theSundaily racist Brazil football SportsNews
Read more »
Four detained over Vinicius hung effigy incident: Spain policeThe arrests come two days after racist abuse was again hurled at the 22-year-old Brazilian international. theSun theSundaily football racism ViniciusJr RealMadrid Spain
Read more »