Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger racially abused after La Liga game against Cadiz

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger was racially abused by fans after team's game at Cadiz in Spanish league on Saturday.

Video posted by Spanish media on Sunday showed Cadiz fans yelling insults at Rüdiger after he went to stands to give away his shirt to someone who appeared to be a Madrid supporter. Objects were also thrown at German defender, who is Black.

Rüdiger exchanged a few words with some of fans yelling at him before giving his shirt away and saluting some of supporters. Two people who appeared to be members of Madrid's staff came over to lead player away from fans.

incident happened after Madrid's 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Cadiz.

Spanish soccer has been marred by racism this season, with Rüdiger's teammate Vinícius Júnior having been targeted during several matches. Earlier this month, Brazilian forward testified against a Mallorca fan who was accused of calling him a monkey during a match. same fan was also accused of insulting Villarreal midfielder Samu Chukwueze in ar league match.

La Liga has filed several formal complaints to authorities over insults against Vinícius, with some of m having already being shelved. league also recently increased number of monitors at Madrid matches to identify perpetrators.

Valladolid recently suspended 12 season-ticket holders while investigating alleged verbal abuse of Vinícius.

first trial against a fan who racially abused a player in Spain is expected to begin this year following remarks by an Espanyol supporter against Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams a few years ago.