Watch – Barcelona fans hurl vile chants targeting Vinicius Jr. ahead of Copa del Rey final
There has been a lot of tension in the lead-up to the game and given the rivalry and animosity between the two teams, fans clashing was always a possibility.
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As confirmed by COPE a while back, police have already arrested a Barcelona fan for assaulting a Real Madrid supporter.
Barcelona fans chant against Vinicius Jr.
Despite that, the Barcelona supporters are still stirring up troubles in Seville as they have taken to hurling vile and abusive chants towards Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr.
The Brazilian international has been constantly targeted by fan groups from opposition teams and heading into tonight's grand finale, a section of Barça supporters did the same, as they started chanting: 'Vinicius, d*e.'
The rivalry between the two clubs means tempers are expected to flare, but chants of this nature, wishing death on an opponent, are simply unacceptable.
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Vinicius, over the past year and a half or so, has been a target of racist and abusive chants from opposition fans.
The Real Madrid superstar, at times, has allowed the frustration and anger get the better of him, but must ignore all the outside noise if he is to lead his team to the trophy tonight.
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