Aberdeen have hit out at racist abuse aimed towards their striker Pape Habib Guèye from a section of PAOK supporters.
Barry Robson's side drew 2-2 in Greece after goals from Duk and Jamie McGrath in the Europa Conference League, however, the fixture has been marred by the alleged incident.
The Senegal striker was left distraught, with the alleged chanting coming after McGrath's equaliser.
It prompted an angry reaction from the Dons as they looked to support the player with a strong statement condemning such behaviour.
The Pittodrie side's statement reads: "During the second half of this evening’s UEFA Conference League match against PAOK it was brought to our attention that an Aberdeen FC player, Pape Habib Guèye, was the victim of racial abuse from a section of PAOK supporters.
"Aberdeen FC club staff immediately informed the UEFA Venue Director and following the conclusion of the match met with the UEFA Match Delegate to officially report the matter.
"Pape has the unwavering support of his teammates and all at Aberdeen FC will liaise fully with UEFA during the course of their investigations into this very serious matter.
"As a club we have zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or racist abuse. There is no place for such behaviour in football, or society as a whole."
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