La Liga will be reporting racist abuse targeting Barcelona players during El Clasico on Saturday to the relevant authorities. The Spanish topflight issued a statement on Sunday addressing the insults that Barca individuals were subjected to during their 4-0 win away at Real Madrid.

The Spanish league condemned the abuse as a “scourge” on the sport and Real Madrid said it was opening an investigation into the events that occurred during Barcelona’s 4-0 win.

Real Madrid have opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse aimed at Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal during Saturday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Videos on social media appear to show the 17-year-old Spaniard being subjected to taunts by a section of home fans as he celebrated his 77th-minute goal by pointing to his name on the back of his shirt.