Barcelona has deleted a social‑media post related to Real Madrid after it sparked a heated backlash over alleged racist undertones.
The initial message, which linked to or commented on a Real Madrid‑related topic, quickly drew criticism from fans and campaigners who interpreted its tone or phrasing as racially insensitive.
Within hours, the club’s digital team removed the tweet and began assessing the fallout, knowing how sensitive any hint of racism can be in the current climate of Spanish football.
The situation centres on a post that was aimed at a high‑profile Real Madrid player or an incident widely covered as a case of racial abuse, with Barcelona’s original wording seen by many as downplaying or mocking the seriousness of the discrimination involved, as per Lives Foot.
The “Nos Couleurs” post showed a Black Real Madrid player in black and white, facing a fully coloured Barcelona‑side representation, which quickly sparked controversy on social media.
The club ultimately removed the publication to avoid any misinterpretation and to prevent further controversy.
The episode recalls earlier rows in which Barcelona officials have faced censure for remarks on social media about Real Madrid’s star players, especially in cases involving race and abuse.
For Barcelona, removing the tweet is a defensive move meant to contain reputational damage, but it also underscores the need for tighter oversight of official communications, especially around El Clásico.
🚨 𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗘́𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗨 𝗙𝗖 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗔 𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘́ 𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 🚨
Le post “Nos couleurs” montrait une joueuse du Real Madrid de peau noir en noir et blanc face à une représentation du Barça en couleur, ce qui a rapidement… pic.twitter.com/iNd5bBpBwH
— Lives Foot (@livesfoot) April 18, 2026
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