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What did Franco Mastantuono say to the referee that led to his red card vs Getafe?
Argentine midfielder Franco Mastantuono found himself at the center of controversy during Real Madrid’s defeat to Getafe
Argentine midfielder Franco Mastantuono found himself at the center of controversy during Real Madrid’s defeat to Getafe, a result that further complicated the team’s pursuit of the LaLiga lead.
Coming off the bench, Mastantuono was shown a red card in stoppage time at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Match report reveals his words to the referee
Referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz detailed the reason for the dismissal in the official match report.
“Player (30) MASTANTUONO, FRANCO was sent off for the following reason: For addressing me, shouting twice the following words: ‘What a disgrace, what a fucking disgrace’.”
The incident took place in the 95th minute of the match.
How many matches could Mastantuono miss?
Pending official confirmation, the Argentine could face a two-match suspension, ruling him out of upcoming fixtures.
Real Madrid, managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, will travel to face Celta de Vigo and then host Elche in their next league games.
Arbeloa reacts to the dismissal
After the match, Arbeloa addressed the situation.
“I don’t know what Mastantuono said to the referee, but if he was sent off, there must be a reason; and we cannot have this type of behavior.”
The coach emphasized that such actions are avoidable, particularly in crucial moments.
