The Brazilian forward was subjected to vile 'monkey' chants by Atletico supporters - with one also shockingly holding up a racist doll - before the derby on ...
But my will to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are much bigger than that.' They are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. It's a real party. It's a dance. His tweet on Friday read: 'I want to clarify that the expression 'playing the monkey' that I have misused to qualify Vinicius' goal celebration dance was done metaphorically ('doing stupid things'). Bravo has since apologised for his comments on Twitter.
A huge section of the Atlético Madrid fans booed and chanted the monkey slurs at Real Madrid ace Vinicius Junior when the two teams...
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.
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.
WHAT HAPPENED? Valverde received the top sporting honour in his home country over the weekend. He was the recipient of the 49th Charrua de Oro which is ...
Carlo Ancelotti's side won La Liga as well as the Champions League. He was the recipient of the 49th Charrua de Oro which is awarded to the Athlete of the Year in Uruguay. Valverde received the top sporting honour in his home country over the weekend.