Atletico Madrid denounces racist chants against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior

Atletico Madrid on Tuesday condemned the racist chants made by some of its fans against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and pledged to work with authorities to identify those responsible.

"Our club has always been known for being an open and inclusive space for fans of different nationalities, cultures, races, and social classes, and a few cannot tarnish the image of thousands and thousands of Atleti fans who support their team with passion and respect for their opponents," the club said.

"These chants provoke enormous repulsion and indignation," Atletico added in its statement. "We will not allow any individual to hide behind our colors to utter insults of a racist or xenophobic nature."

The club condemned "the unacceptable chants that a minority of fans made outside the stadium." It pledged to immediately expel any of its members who participated.