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Real Madrid the club that face the most online abuse on social media in Spain – report
In recent years, Spain has become the hotbed for racially-motivated hate, both on stadiums and on social media.
While the likes of Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr. have faced the brunt of it, Real Madrid have receiving the most hate on Spanish social media, in terms of clubs.
This is according to Spanish Observatory of Racism and Xenophobia (Oberaxe), an organisation that has analysed the scale of abusive messages circulating online, with football once again proving to be one of the main targets for this behaviour, reports MARCA.
Most hated club in Spain?
While much of the attention in the report centres around the abuse directed at individual players, Oberaxe also measured the hostility aimed at clubs.
In that section, Real Madrid sit at the top of the list, receiving 34% of all hateful messages directed at teams in Spain.
It is a significant share, and one that highlights the scale of negativity surrounding the club across different online platforms.
Barcelona follow closely behind with 32%, showing how both giants of Spanish football dominate digital conversations and hostility.
What is more surprising is the club that completes the podium: Real Valladolid, who account for 17% of the monitored hate.
They finish ahead of clubs with much larger fanbases, such as Valencia (8%), Athletic Club (6%), Real Sociedad (5%) and Atletico Madrid (4%).
Oberaxe director Tomas Fernandez told Cadena SER that what happens on social media reflects wider societal trends.
According to him, many users do not realise the seriousness of the language they use, but the aggressive tone can easily spill over into real life.
The report also points out how these patterns intensify around high-profile matches, with terms used during El Clasico offering a worrying insight into the level of abuse.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
