Real Madrid: Franco Mastantuono handed suspension

Verdict in for Franco Mastantuono at Real Madrid

Europe 04 March 2026 at 15:04

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Real Madrid: Franco Mastantuono handed suspension

After being sent off in stoppage time for vehement protests towards the referee during the match against Getafe (0-1), Franco Mastantuono has been punished. The Real Madrid player has received a two-match suspension.

"What a shame, what a fucking shame," the Argentine attacking midfielder reportedly said, according to the referee's match report. The disciplinary committee of the Spanish Championship ruled that the Madrid player displayed an "attitude of contempt or disrespect towards the referees."

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Fans have uncovered the video of Franco Mastantuono going off the pitch after being sent off against Getafe.

The player was heard cursing and insulting the referee: "You can't talk to that referee; you can't talk to him."

"The c*nt of his mother, motherf*cker." pic.twitter.com/xcDRZAUFtF
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) March 4, 2026

Franco Mastantuono will miss the upcoming La Liga matches against Celta Vigo (March 6) and Elche (March 14).

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