What's happened
Vinicius Jr was racially abused by fans during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Valencia, leading to the match being temporarily stopped. He was later sent off for violent conduct in added time of the match.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in football and the need for stronger action to be taken against it. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of current punishments for offending clubs.
What the papers say
Multiple sources report on the incident, with some highlighting the need for stronger action against racism in football, while others focus on Vinicius Jr's reaction to the abuse.
How we got here
Vinicius Jr has been consistently subjected to racist abuse this season, with La Liga having filed as many as eight instances of 'racist behaviour' against him to the Spanish courts before Sunday's game.
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