Tchouaméni: "They Called Vinicius a Monkey, I Feel the Next Step Will Be to Refuse to Play"
T.E (Elbotola)
18 April 2026at15:14
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has affirmed that his team will leave the field without completing the match the next time his teammate Vinicius Junior is subjected to racist behavior.
Vinicius has complained about racist incidents in several matches in La Liga and the Champions League, most recently against Portuguese club Benfica, where he accused Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni of calling him a "monkey."
The Frenchman stated during his participation in the "Pivot Podcast": "They called him a monkey, and I feel the next step will be to refuse to play. We will not allow those scenes to be repeated."
It is worth noting that Real Madrid will host Deportivo Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium next Tuesday (20:30 GMT+1) as part of La Liga's 32nd round.
What did Aurélien Tchouaméni say about Vinicius Junior and racism?
Aurélien Tchouaméni stated that Real Madrid will leave the field and refuse to complete a match if teammate Vinicius Junior is subjected to racist behavior again. He believes this is the necessary next step to combat repeated incidents.
Why is Real Madrid considering such a drastic measure?
Real Madrid is considering this drastic measure because Vinicius Junior has repeatedly faced racist incidents in various matches, including recent complaints in La Liga and the Champions League. The team aims to prevent these scenes from recurring.
When could Real Madrid potentially take this action?
Real Madrid could potentially take this action in any future match where Vinicius Junior experiences racist abuse. Their next scheduled game is against Deportivo Alavés, where they will host them at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
