VIDEO: Lucas Ocampos outraged after being poked in the bum by Rayo Vallecano fan as Sevilla star calls for La Liga to take bizarre incident 'as seriously as racism'

The bizarre incident occurred in the 33rd minute of a Spanish top-flight fixture at Estadio de Vallecas. Ocampos was poked by the supporter in question as he prepared to take a throw-in. He turned to remonstrate with the individual involved before notifying the match referee of what had happened.

Sevilla have said in a statement on the club’s official website: “We would like to place on record our disgust at the incident. Lucas Ocampos was subjected to an obscene and completely inappropriate act by a home fan. We hope that the appropriate measures outlined in the regulations will be taken to prevent such behaviour from happening again on a football field, and we have expressed this to La Liga directly.”

Ray Vallecano added in a statement of their own: “This isolated action is solely the individual responsibility of the fan who carried it out. Rayo Vallecano is currently working to identify the fan so that, if he is a season ticket holder of the club, the appropriate disciplinary measures can be taken in accordance with the internal regulations.”

Argentina international Ocampos has called on La Liga to take action, telling DAZN when discussing the actions of “one fool”: “You can see what happened in the images. I hope La Liga takes it as seriously as it takes racism and these things. I don't think all the Rayo people are like that because they have always treated us with respect, but there is always one fool. I hope it doesn't happen in other areas, because if this happens in a women's football match we know what can happen. I kept my calm because I have two daughters, I hope this doesn't happen to them in the future. I hope that the action that has to be taken is taken, and I hope that a fool like this does not stain a set of fans who otherwise behaved very well.”

Sevilla won the game in question 2-1, with Youssef En-Nesyri bagging a brace. La Liga can now be expected to look into the incident, while consulting with those involved, before deciding whether any further action needs to be taken.