Four Atletico Madrid supporters allegedly responsible for coordinating a hate campaign against Vinicius Junior have been arrested. The social media campaign saw Atletico fans encouraged to wear masks to the derby against Real Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano on September 29.

Spanish police on Thursday said they had arrested four males suspected of inciting an online hate campaign targeting Real Madrid star Vinicius before last month's derby at Atletico Madrid.The investigation began at the start of this month following three complaints by La Liga and four males suspected of inciting hatred were arrested on October 14 and 15.

The first Madrid derby of the season was controversy-riddled, especially after objects began being hurled at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after he celebrated his team’s opener.Play was

Spain's national police have arrested four people responsible for a hate campaign against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.