Real Sociedad Fans Disrupt Match with Chants Against Asencio

During a Copa del Rey semi-final match against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed concern for defender Raul Asencio, who was targeted by chants calling for his death, leading to a brief suspension of the game. This incident marked the first time a match was halted due to such abuse directed at Asencio, who is under investigation for allegedly sharing inappropriate content involving a minor. Ancelotti substituted Asencio at halftime, explaining that the player was affected by the chants and had received a yellow card, which could impact his performance. Vinicius Junior reported the abuse to the referee, prompting the activation of an anti-hate protocol. In a related incident, a video surfaced showing a Real Sociedad fan making racist gestures toward Vinicius. Despite the controversy, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory in the match, setting up an advantage for the second leg at their home stadium.