Antonio Rudiger racially abused by fans after Cadiz vs Real Madrid match

Antonio Rudiger was racially abused by fans after Real Madrid's 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Cadiz.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger was racially abused by fans after the team's game at Cadiz in the Spanish league. Video posted by Spanish media on Sunday showed Cadiz fans yelling insults at Rüdiger after he went to the stands to give away his shirt to someone who appeared to be a Madrid supporter. Objects were also thrown at the German defender, who is Black.

Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger, centre, and Cadiz's Fede San Emeterio, left, challenge for the ball during the La Liga match between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid.(AP)

Rüdiger exchanged a few words with some of the fans yelling at him before giving his shirt away and saluting some of the supporters. Two people who appeared to be members of Madrid's staff came over to lead the player away from the fans. The 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, the Brazilian forward testified against a Mallorca fan who was accused of calling him a monkey during a match. The same fan was also accused of insulting Villarreal midfielder Samu Chukwueze in another league match.