Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behaviour,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. In a statement Sevilla did not specify what the behavior was, or name any intended target, but the Madrid star, who is Black, later posted on social media about being on the receiving end of racism during Saturday's match. 

Vinícius, who has regularly faced racial abuse from rival fans, said it was “another sad episode for Spanish Football.”

Sevilla’s statement was issued shortly after it drew 1-1 with Madrid at its Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville.

Sevilla said that it “condemns any xenophobic and racist behavior, even an isolated case, like this one was, and expresses its predisposition to work with authorities to eradicate these attitudes." It said the fan will “be subject to the club’s vigorous internal disciplinary protocols and have their membership revoked.”

Brazil forward Vinícius praised Sevilla’s response but said much more needed to be done by the Spanish authorities.