Vinicius celebrates with a message of defiance to fans on his first visit back

Vinicius Junior found the perfect way to hit back at the racial abuse he suffered at the hands of Valenica fans, by netting twice for Real Madrid as they came from 2-0 down to earn a point in their LaLiga clash.

The Brazilian returned to the Mestella Stadium for the first time since he was racially abused there last season, and took the opportunity to send a message to the supporters.

Valenica had taken a 2-0 goal lead in the game, thanks to first half goals from Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk, but Madrid got themselves back into the game in stoppage time before the break.

Vinicius reacted first to a deflected cross to nip in at the back post and get his side back into the game, but it also saw the 23-year-old deliver the perfect message to those who he believed had abused him.

After scooping the ball from the net, Vinicius turned to the stand full of those fans who had thrown slurs at the forward and threw his first to the sky in a clear defiance against the racism he had suffered.

The forward then double-downed on his response by netting his second fifteen minutes from time, securing a point for Carlo Ancelotti's men.

On this occasion his taunts to his detractors came via him showing the fans the back of his shirt, and then cupping his ears and sticking out his tongue in celebration at salvaging a draw for his team.

He's actions came after their team's meeting last May, when Vinicius claimed fans were making monkey gestures and shouting abuse at him in Madrid's 1-0 defeat.

Vinicius was sent off for violent conduct late into the game, a punishment that was later rescinded, while Valencia were handed a partial stadium ban and £40,000 fine.

Valencia have always refuted the claims, while one local newspaper went as far as to call