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Jude Bellingham's alleged Mason Greenwood slur & Vinicius Jr 'monkey' chants among flashpoints reported by La Liga from heated Getafe-Real Madrid clash

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  • Madrid played out heated game in Getafe
  • Home fans allegedly abused Vinicius Jr
  • Bellingham said to have insulted Greenwood
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The clash was overshadowed by claims that Bellingham called Getafe player Mason Greenwood a "rapist", which is being investigated. La Liga is also looking into claims that Getafe fans made racist chants calling Madrid star Vinicius Junior a monkey, the league wrote in a complaint submitted to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Footage posted on social media in the wake of the match allegedly shows fans racially abusing the Brazilian winger.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Bellingham's reported insult to Greenwood is also being looked at and La Liga are even said to have brought in a lip reader to clarify what was said.

    "It must also be reported that after the end of the match, messages were detected through social media regarding a possible incident in which visiting player Jude Bellingham allegedly insulted local player Mason Greenwood in English after a game action," La Liga's report said.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos was also said to be the victim of chants from Getafe fans. La Liga noted that Getafe reacted to the incidents by issuing a clear statement denouncing racism through the stadium's public address system.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    It is not yet known if Getafe or Bellingham will face sanctions for the racist chants from fans or the alleged slur directed at Greenwood. In the meantime, La Liga leaders Madrid will come up against nearest challengers Girona on Saturday, while Getafe will take on Celta on Sunday.

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