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Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash with Real Sociedad halted as fans chant for defender Raul Asencio to 'die'

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<p>Play was halted late in the first half as the chants aimed at the Madrid centre-back continued, resulting in a message being shown on the screens inside the Reale Arena. The statement read: "No to racist, xenophobic and intolerant chants. Encourage and support the team while respecting the rival."</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Asencio was shown a yellow card towards the end of the first half and was then substituted at half-time as Madrid went on to win 1-0 in the semi-final first leg thanks to an early Endrick goal. Asencio, 22, is one of several Madrid academy players under <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/real-madrid-raul-asencio-spanish-court-reject-appeal-child-sex-abuse-video-scandal-five-year-prison-sentence-possible/blt9666096c211ef806" target="_blank">investigation over an alleged child sex abuse video scandal</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Asencio is having a breakthrough season under Carlo Ancelotti, having featured in 24 matches in all competitions this season - including six in the Champions League.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ancelotti's side take on Real Betis on Saturday and will be looking to leapfrog Barcelona into top spot in La Liga with a win.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash with Real Sociedad halted as fans chant for defender Raul Asencio to 'die' | Goal.com

Real Madrid&apos;s Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad was stopped temporarily after the home fans chanted for defender Raul Asencio to &apos;die&apos;.

Real Madrid&apos;s Copa del Rey clash with Real Sociedad halted as fans chant for defender Raul Asencio to &apos;die&apos;

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