Fans arrested for racism, Oviedo official: oppose any form of racism

According to previous reports, a Real Oviedo fan was arrested for making racist gestures against Mbappe during the second round of the league against Real Madrid. In addition to making racist gestures, the fan also imitated the monkey's screams.

Official News: Reporter: A Real Oviedo fan was arrested for making racist gestures to Mbappe

In response, Real Oviedo officially issued an announcement: After the

Royal Oviedo Football Club held talks with relevant police officers at noon today, it now provides a detailed explanation on the progress of the case reported by the police yesterday. The case involves a Real Oviedo fan's misconduct during the match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid. The fan has been identified and arrested by the police.

After the National Police Department completes the identity identification and subsequent arrest procedures, the club hereby declares:

1. According to the Data Protection Law, the club has not yet learned the specific identity of the fans involved in the case.

2. The Social Discipline Committee established by the club last season will decide on the disciplinary measures taken against the fans involved in the case in accordance with internal regulations.

3. After the club obtains the fan information through the competent authority, the internal punishment stipulated by the above-mentioned committee will be immediately implemented.

4. The club always maintains continuous, smooth and transparent communication and cooperation with the National Security Force, respects the timeliness of investigation procedures, and does not disclose any confidential information that cannot be obtained.

Finally, as the club chairman Martin Peraes expressed his opinion since the initial signs of such incidents that a possible occurrence at the Carlos Taltiere Stadium: The club firmly opposes any form of sports violence, racism, xenophobia and inclusiveness, and will take the most severe measures to eradicate such behavior in accordance with the law.

Although this isolated incident does not represent the always-known Real Oviedo fan group, the club still expresses sincere apology to Real Madrid and its player Mbappe, who unfortunately became the target of this incident.