In a video posted to Twitter by Spanish radio station COPE, a considerable group of Atlético supporters outdoors of Atleti’s Metropolitano Stadium might be heard chanting: “You’re a monkey, Vinícius, you’re a monkey.”
It got here only a day after Vinícius condemned what he described as racist criticism he obtained for his dancing objective celebrations.
Whereas showing on Spanish TV on Friday, Pedro Bravo — a number one agent and president of the Affiliation of Spanish Brokers — in contrast the Brazilian’s dancing celebrations after scoring to the habits of a monkey, arguing the ahead was not respecting his opponents and “ought to cease taking part in the monkey.”
“I wish to make clear that the expression ‘taking part in the monkey’ which I misused to explain Vinicius’ objective celebration dance was employed metaphorically (‘to play the idiot’),” Bravo wrote. “Since my intention was to not offend anybody, I sincerely apologize, I am sorry.”
Actual opened the scoring with a sensational half-volley from Rodrygo off an outstanding Aurélien Tchouaméni cross, with Vinícius becoming a member of Rodrygo in his dancing celebration after scoring.
In a heated ambiance, a number of Atlético supporters could possibly be seen making gestures in the direction of the Brazilian pair throughout their celebration.
Los Blancos doubled their lead when Vinícius’ try on objective ricocheted off the publish into the trail of Federico Valverde, who completed at a good angle previous a helpless Jan Oblak.
Mario Hermoso pulled a objective again late, nevertheless it proved too little, too late as Actual closed out the nervy affair to increase its good begin to the season with six wins from six within the league.