Real Madrid condemn Atletico Madrid fans' effigy of Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid have condemned Atletico Madrid fans who hung an effigy of Vinicius Junior off a bridge prior to their Copa del Rey clash.

Vinicius was the victim of racist abuse the last time the two sides met in La Liga at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier in the season, with the wide forward being subjected to monkey chanting during and after Real Madrid's 2-1 win.

Despite being roundly condemned for their actions, a group of Atleti supporters have continued their targeting of Vinicius since then, hanging an effigy of the player on a bridge below a banner which reads 'Madrid hates Real'.

In a statement released on their official website, Real Madrid have called on those fans to be 'held accountable' for their despicable actions: "Real Madrid C. F. would like to thank you for the support and expressions of affection received after the regrettable and repugnant act of racism, xenophobia and hatred against our player Vinicius.

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"We would like to express our strongest condemnation of these acts which are an attack on fundamental rights and the dignity of people, and which have nothing to do with the values that football and sport represent.

"Attacks such as those suffered by our player, or those suffered by any sportsperson, have no place in a society such as ours. Real Madrid trusts that those who have participated in such a despicable act will be held accountable."