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Racism in Spain, unfortunately, does not end. It strongly affects football as well.
"Getafe" and "Sevilla" fans "stood out" in Madrid during the match.
"Sevilla" defender Marcos Acuna heard chants directed at him: "Monkey, monkey". The World Champion mentioned this to the match referee and the match continued.
Racism was also felt by "Sevilla" coach Quique Sanchez Flores. He said after the match that he understands he comes from the Roma people, but does not understand why fans can behave like that.
Furthermore, in the third most powerful football division in Spain, "Primera Federacion," there was a very ugly episode. The goalkeeper of the underdogs of the championship, "Rayo Majadahonda," Cheikha Sarras, was racially abused as he led his team onto the field.
Sergio Ramos, who scored a goal on Saturday, was firm: "It's time to isolate them and not let them enter the stadium. This should be a sport that unites, not divides."
Support for these footballers was also expressed on social media by "Real" star Vinicius.
"We will achieve victory only when racists leave the stadium and go straight to jail - to the place they deserve," - wrote the 23-year-old forward on social media.
