La Liga Probe After Racist Abuse Claims

The match was halted for three minutes in the 78th minute after referee Iosu Galech Apezteguía was informed of the incident. According to the match report, El Hilali claimed Mir told him 'you came in a boat', a comment not heard by officials but noted in the official documentation.

Espanyol coach Manolo Gonzalez backed his player, describing the remark as a 'racist insult' and emphasizing the need to eliminate all forms of abuse from football.