Vinicius Jr has lashed out at La Liga and 'racists' in Spain following his purple card towards Valencia on Sunday, with Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat ending in chaotic style. The Brazilian was subjected to racist chants from the stands earlier than getting concerned in a scuffle with Hugo Duro, as hovering pressure noticed him restrained by team-mates.

With Los Blancos chasing the sport on account of Diego Lopez's first-half opener, feelings have been operating excessive on the Mestalla Stadium whereas the clock ticked down. In the second half, the match stopped for a number of minutes after Vinicius was subjected to racist chants.

The 22-year-old was then sent off for violent conduct deep into second-half stoppage time after placing out at Duro, who had his arm across the Madrid ace's neck moments prior. Vinicius sarcastically applauded the choice and walked off the pitch to a refrain of boos.

Having confronted situations of racism a number of occasions in La Liga this marketing campaign, the incensed teenager took to Twitter after the sport to vent his frustration, the place he branded Spain a 'nation of racists'.

"It wasn't the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga," he wrote. "The competition thinks it's normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I'm so sorry.

"The championship that after belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo [Nazario], Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] Messi, right now belongs to racists. A lovely nation, which welcomed me and which I really like, however which agreed to export the picture of a racist nation to the world.

"I'm sorry for the Spaniards who don't agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here."

Vinicius made a peace signal as he was booed off the pitch, whereas additionally showing to taunt Valencia followers about the potential of relegation. Defeat leaves Los Blancos third in La Liga, behind Barcelona and Atletico Madrid with solely three matches to play.

Having risen by way of the ranks with Flamengo, Vinicius was noticed at an early age, and Real Madrid shelled out large cash to signal him as an adolescent. After taking three seasons to familiarize yourself with La Liga, the winger is now in full circulate and performing constantly on the most important levels.

With 45 targets in all competitions over the previous two seasons, Vinicius is without doubt one of the most coveted gamers in Europe and high golf equipment throughout the continent would absolutely be lining as much as submit bids if his newest ordeal strikes him in direction of the Bernabeu exit door.