Spanish club Espanyol says they have identified 12 fans who racially insulted Athletic Bilbao player Inaki Williams in their 1- 1 La Liga draw last weekend.

Espanyol said on Monday in a statement that nine of the fans were club members and would face punishment that could include suspension or a full-time ban.

They said a report of their analysis of the video images of Saturday's game at RCDE Stadium were sent to authorities.

The club reiterated its "categorical condemnation of any displays of...

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has said he was racially abused by fans during his team's 1-1 draw at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday.

Williams, 25, had been substituted in the 69th minute and was walking behind one of the goals at the RCDE Stadium, where Espanyol's hardcore 'ultra' fans are located, when the incident happened.

"I leave here feeling sad because of the draw and because I've been subjected to racist insults," Williams said after the game. "It's something that no black player,...

Espanyol are facing possible punishment after La Liga asked for abuse aimed at Barcelona, Gerard Pique and his partner Shakira during last weekend's Catalan derby to be looked into.

La Liga sent a report to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) this week which detailed 13 separate occasions when Espanyol supporters breached the league's anti-violence rules during the 2-2 draw.

As well as Pique and his family, there...