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Valencia's partial stadium ban has been reduced to three matches despite the racist abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jnr, while the fine the club were ordered to pay in the aftermath of the incident has also been lowered.
The LaLiga side were sanctioned after Vinicius was targeted by Valencia supporters during Madrid's 1-0 defeat at the Mestalla, with the ground ordered to be partly shuttered for five games. A fine of €45,000 (£39,000) was imposed.
Vinicius threatened to walk off the pitch during the second half of the match after being subjected to monkey chants and Madrid, who labelled the incident a 'hate crime', filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General's Office.
However, Valencia launched an appeal against the closure, describing it as 'unfair and disproportionate'. The local press also hit out at the 'unprecedented' decision.
The club were initially instructed to shut the Mario Kempes south stand, the location of the abuse, for five matches - although this has since been watered down.
Valencia's stadium ban has been reduced despite the racial abuse directed at Vinicius Jnr
Real Madrid winger Vinicius was the target of vile chants and gestures and reacted furiously
The Mestalla will now be partly shuttered for three games instead of the initial five matches
The updated fine total now stands at €27,000 (£23,000).
It is believed that a further appeal has been
