The end of the match was tense against Getafe CF. Franco Mastantuono came on in the 69th minute but ended up spending only about twenty minutes on the pitch before being sent off.
In stoppage time, with the score at 1-0 in favor of the visitors, the Argentine forward confronted the referee, Muñiz Ruiz, in a heated manner.
According to the referee’s report released after the match, the player allegedly challenged a decision by saying, “Vaya puta vergüenza” (“What a damn shame”). The official deemed these remarks inappropriate and immediately showed a straight red card.
According to the disciplinary regulations, comments of this nature towards an official usually result in a two-match suspension. While awaiting the final decision, Franco Mastantuono could miss the next two matchdays in La Liga. The forward would thus be absent against RC Celta de Vigo and then against Elche CF in the following round.
This evening turned out to be particularly tough, with his team’s home defeat and the young Argentine’s expulsion. Instead of using his playing time to shine, the player penalized himself by jeopardizing his game time for the rest of the season.
