LaLiga, Real take action after racist insults directed at Barca players

The visitors earned a comprehensive victory at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's third goal. Pic: Photo/Manu Fernandez

LaLiga and Real Madrid reacted strongly on Sunday after racist insults were allegedly directed at Barcelona players during Saturday's match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Spanish media reported that 17-year-old Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who is of Equatorial Guinean and Moroccan heritage, was targeted with xenophobic and racist abuse. Barcelona won the game 4-0 with Yamal among the scorers.