KOLKATA:- Saturday’s highly anticipated El Clásico pits Real Madrid against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu, with kickoff slated for 12:30 p.m. IST. Both teams enter the clash on the back of impressive victories, with Real Madrid dismantling Borussia Dortmund 5-2 courtesy of Vinicius Jr.’s hat-trick and Barcelona thrashing Bayern Munich 4-1, fueled by Rafinha’s trio of goals.
However, the buildup to this showdown has been marred by controversy. Barcelona supporters sparked outrage with offensive chants targeting Vinicius Jr. during their Bayern Munich matchup at the Allianz Arena. The disturbing “die” chants, captured on camera, have drawn widespread condemnation across social media platforms.
💥 @endrick 🤝 @atchouameni 👀
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🔗 https://t.co/7Grzoycjct#RMCity— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 24, 2024
This regrettable incident echoes a similar occurrence last year during Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Napoli at the same venue. Vinicius Jr. was again the subject of vile taunts.
As tensions escalate ahead of Saturday’s El Clásico, Barcelona’s chants have intensified rivalry fervor. Recognizing Vinicius Jr.’s pivotal role, Barcelona will keenly monitor his movements. The Brazilian superstar’s breathtaking performance against Borussia Dortmund has heightened expectations.
Key Match Dynamics
– Vinicius Jr. Under the Spotlight: After his hat-trick against Dortmund, all eyes will be on Vinicius Jr. to replicate his magic.
– Barcelona’s Defensive Strategy: Can Barcelona contain Vinicius Jr.’s flair and creativity?
– Rafinha’s Form: Will Rafinha continue his scoring spree against Real Madrid?
