Real Mallorca have issued a statement condemning a racist incident that occurred during Saturday evening's match against Real Madrid. Television cameras clearly picked out a Mallorca supporter who made monkey gestures after Aurélien Tchouaméni scored for the visitors.
"The club has activated the protocol against violence in football and is collaborating with the National Police in the identification of said person. RCD Mallorca do not and will not tolerate any manifestation of racism and actively participate in all campaigns to eradicate this scourge that goes beyond sport."
The same individual also threw a bottle onto the pitch. This was noted in the referee's match report. No player was hit. The match was briefly halted and a public address announcement was made saying that the throwing of objects had to stop immediately.
The club went on to thank other fans for their exemplary behaviour. "Don't let an isolated case tarnish Mallorca's respect and sportsmanship."
In February 2023, La Liga initiated an investigation into racist insults directed at Vinicius Jr. when Real Madrid last visited Mallorca.
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I do not in any way condone angry racist chants, but we must all be careful not to confuse "banter" with "racism". Equally, Real Madrid fielded several "players of colour" who were not subjected to abuse, or if they did they just got on with their job of trying to win a football match, SO, I sometimes think the constant whining of players like Vinicius Jr brings its own payback in the form of the unfortunate taunting. I remember watching Ronaldo for Real Madrid at the Son Moix, he was mincing about on the wing and the crowd were giving him stick, what did he do, wiggled his bum, turned round, smiled, clapped and got on with the game. Result - the Mallorca fans applauded him. I rest my case.