Valencia have released a statement today in response to evidence given by Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr at local court.

Vinicius has spoken at a hearing investigating the events for the match at the Mestalla on May 21, during the visit of Real Madrid.

Vinicius has allegedly insisted to the judge that he was subject of racist chants from the stands.

In response, Valencia stated:

"Given the information published regarding the alleged statement given in court by the footballer Vinícius Jr. stating that the entire Mestalla stadium hurled racist insults at him in the match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF last season, the Club wants to express our surprise, rejection and indignation.

"As coach Carlo Ancelotti himself publicly acknowledged, in no case can the behavior be generalised to the entire Mestalla stadium.

"The Club is fully aware of the seriousness of this matter. Racism has no place in football or in society, but it cannot be fought with fallacies or unfounded lies. This issue requires the involvement of everyone and Valencia CF understands that it must be scrupulously precise and responsible in this type of demonstrations.

"The Valencia fans cannot be classified as racist and Valencia CF demands that Vinicius Jr. publicly rectify his alleged statement this morning."