Real Madrid file hate crime complaint after Vinicius targeted by racist abuse

ABUSE: Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, left, confronts Valencia fans after being the alleged target of racial abuse on Sunday. Pic: Alberto Saiz/AP

Real Madrid say racism directed at Vinicius Junior constitutes a ‘hate crime’ and have filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General’s Office.

Brazil forward Vinicius was the subject of an alleged racist attack during Real’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Valencia on Sunday.