Real Sociedad clash halted by referee amid abusive chants at Real Madrid star | OneFootball

Tonight’s meeting between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid was brought to a temporary stoppage, owing to chants on the part of the home crowd.

After last night’s thriller between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, the two Reals are of course currently battling it out in the 2nd Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg clash.

As things stand, it is visitors Madrid who boast the advantage, owing to a solitary goal on the part of youngster Endrick.

And as alluded to above, with their side trailing on the evening, sections of the Real Sociedad fanbase allowed their anger and frustrations to get the better of them.

Late in the first-half in San Sebastian, play was brought to a halt by referee José María Sánchez Martínez and his team of officials.

This came, it is understood, owing to vile chants directed at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.

As per Blancos insider Guillermo Rai of The Athletic:

‘Real Sociedad-Real Madrid has stopped after alleged cries of “Asencio, die.” The referee has activated the special protocol at Anoeta.’

Conor Laird – GSFN