Sections of the crowd at Spain’s friendly against Egypt over the international chanted “Whoever doesn’t jump is Muslim,” at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium in Cornella.
Yamal, a practicing Muslim, called the chants “disrespectful and intolerable” on Instagram, criticising fans who use religion as a taunt following the 0-0 draw.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has also condemned the anti-Muslim chants and police are said to be investigating the videos which circulated social media.
Vinicius backs Yamal
Now, speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s clash with Bayern Munich, Vinicius Jr has backed Yamal who he says must speak out to stop such abuse.
"It happens many times, and hopefully we can continue this fight," Vinicius told reporters. "It's important that Lamine speaks, he can help others.
“We are famous, we have money, we can balance these things, but poor people have more difficulties than us. We have to be together. I'm not saying that Spain, Germany or Portugal are racist countries.
“But there are racists. If we continue this fight together, in the future new players can stop going through these things."
Madrid boss also spoke out after the incident and stated that such comments do not represent Spain as a whole.
Arbeloa believes Spain isn't racist
Arbeloa defended Spain on Friday while insisting racist attitudes should be eliminated.
“I think Spain is not a racist country. If it was, we would have a problem every weekend at all of the stadiums,” the Spaniard told reporters.
“I keep thinking we have to eradicate any racist attitude at stadiums and in society. … Spain as a country has to keep fighting to get rid of these attitudes.
“(However,) I think we’re a great country, very tolerant, and with these kinds of situations, we shouldn’t generalise.”