Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad was stopped temporarily after the home fans chanted for defender Raul Asencio to 'die'.

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• Game halted due to home crowd's chant
• Sociedad supporters targeted Asencio
• Defender went off at half-time

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Play was halted late in the first half as the chants aimed at the Madrid centre-back continued, resulting in a message being shown on the screens inside the Reale Arena. The statement read: "No to racist, xenophobic and intolerant chants. Encourage and support the team while respecting the rival."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Asencio was shown a yellow card towards the end of the first half and was then substituted at half-time as Madrid went on to win 1-0 in the semi-final first leg thanks to an early Endrick goal. Asencio, 22, is one of several Madrid academy players under investigation over an alleged child sex abuse video scandal.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Asencio is having a breakthrough season under Carlo Ancelotti, having featured in 24 matches in all competitions this season – including six in the Champions League.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

  Ancelotti's side take on Real Betis on Saturday and will be looking to leapfrog Barcelona into top spot in La Liga with a win.

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