Real Madrid Wins Amid Racist Abuse Controversy

Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, with Endrick scoring the decisive goal. However, the match was overshadowed by controversy as Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was targeted with chants of 'die' from the home fans, leading to a temporary halt in the game after Vinicius Junior reported the abuse to the referee. Additionally, Vinicius Junior faced racial abuse with a fan making monkey gestures, a persistent issue he has encountered in the past. Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, substituted Asencio at halftime due to the impact of the abuse and his existing yellow card. The team managed to hold onto their lead despite missing key players like Kylian Mbappe and Thibaut Courtois. The second leg of the semi-final is scheduled for April 2 at Santiago Bernabeu.