Real Madrid has released an official statement after a fan was spotted performing a offensive gesture during their Champions League fixture.
On Wednesday night, Champions League royalty Real Madrid booked their spot in the round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Benfica at the Bernabeu.
Following the disgusting racist comments made by Gianluca Prestianni during the first leg at Benfica, tensions were higher than ever during the match, with the home side desperate to progress.
Off the back of suffering the racial abuse in the first leg, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior stepped up to score the Spanish side's second goal of the night, and third of the tie, with Aurelien Tchouameni scoring the other in the 3-2 aggregate win.
But the match at the Bernabeu didn't go ahead without nay controversy as Real Madrid were forced to remove one fan from the stands after he was seen doing a highly offensive gesture.
Image: Getty
Image: Getty
As reported by Spanish outlet Marca, a fan watching the match from the Grada Stands was caught by broadcast cameras performing the Nazi salute ahead of kick off.
Thankfully, Real Madrid security staff were able to quickly locate the fan, identify him and take him out of the stadium before the game even began.
Following the incident a disciplinary file has been opened against him immediately, with Real Madrid releasing a statement addressing the moment.
It read: " "Real Madrid C. F announces that it has urgently requested the Club's Disciplinary Commission to initiate an immediate BAN procedure for the member who has been caught by the television cameras making the N*zi salute in the area where the Grada is located, moments before the match between Real Madrid and Benfica begins.
"This member was located by the club's security members moments after he appeared on the broadcast and was immediately expelled from the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
"Real Madrid condemns this type of gestures and expressions that incite violence and hatred in sport and in society."
Real Madrid fans held up a banner reading 'No Al Racismo' during the match. (Image: Getty)
Real Madrid fans held up a banner reading 'No Al Racismo' during the match. (Image: Getty)
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