Sevilla condemns abuse after Acuna called ‘monkey’ at Getafe
Sevilla condemned “racist and xenophobic abuse” aimed at defender Marcos Acuna and the club’s coaching staff during their 1-0 win at Getafe on Saturday.
Referee Javier Iglesias Villanueva wrote in his report fans yelled “Acuna monkey” and “Acuna, you come from monkeys” at the Argentina international, leading him to briefly pause the match.
“We condemn the racist and xenophobic abuse suffered by Marcos Acuna and our coaching staff during Getafe v Sevilla,” wrote Sevilla on social media platform X.
On Tuesday Spain drew 3-3 with Brazil in a friendly arranged to combat racism, following multiple incidents of abuse aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.