Overview
- Spain’s disciplinary committee handed Franco Mastantuono a two-game suspension for “disrespect or disregard” after he told referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz, “Vaya vergüenza, vaya puta vergüenza.”
- Television audio captured further insults toward the fourth official as he left the pitch, cited in coverage as an aggravating element, though the confirmed penalty remains two matches.
- Álvaro Arbeloa, who initially called the behavior unacceptable, has now offered public backing, saying the youngster “has all my confidence” and urging patience with developing players.
- Mastantuono will miss the upcoming LaLiga fixtures against Celta de Vigo and Elche and is expected back for the Atlético de Madrid derby, with reporting indicating he remains eligible for Champions League play.
- The red card was the first of his career and drew boos at the Bernabéu, intensifying scrutiny as Madrid copes with attacking injuries to Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappé.