Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Getafe ended in a tense atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabéu, as the final minutes turned into a new disciplinary crisis that rocked the club.
What did Mastantuono say to the referee?
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The turning point came in the 90th minute when referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz showed a straight red card to Argentine Franco Mastantuono following his vehement protest.
According to the referee’s official report, the player twice shouted:
“Shame, damn shame!”
This was deemed disrespectful behavior, leading to his immediate dismissal.
A possible suspension under the regulations
The incident puts the former River Plate player at risk of suspension, as Article 124 of the disciplinary regulations stipulates punishment for any behavior that includes contempt or disrespect toward referees. Initial estimates suggest he could face a two-match ban, the standard penalty in such cases.
Refereeing analyst Iturralde, speaking on SER radio, confirmed that this type of statement often leads to a short-term suspension, citing previous cases in La Liga.
A deepening crisis
Mastantuono’s dismissal came at a sensitive time, following another Real Madrid defeat that exacerbated tensions within the team and raised technical and disciplinary questions as the season approaches its crucial stages.
The coming days will determine the player’s official status, but one thing is certain: a single word was enough to ignite a new storm at the Bernabéu.
