Sunday's La Liga match between Elche CF and RCD Espanyol was paused for three minutes under Uefa's anti-racism protocol, according to the match referee's report Referee Iosu Galech Apezteguia halted the game in the 78th minute after an allegation from Espanyol's defender, Omar El Hilali
The 22-year-old Spain-born Morocco international reported to the referee that Elche forward Rafa Mir had made a racist comment towards him Under the Uefa protocol, a referee will stop a game if a player reports alleged racism and will relay the details to the fourth official
Following the incident, RCD Espanyol posted a picture of El Hilali on its social media channels with the message "with you" in a show of support for its player
La Liga also issued a statement in response to the events. "We condemn any racist act," the league stated. "On the field and off it, there is no place for those who hate" The source material does not contain a response from Rafa Mir or Elche CF regarding the specific allegation.
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