Man Utd’s loaned player Greenwood was sent off for insulting the referee, causing Getafe to lose 0-2 at home against Rayo Vallecano.
Greenwood received a red card in the 50th minute of the match against Rayo Vallecano. In addition to the English player’s red card, Getafe also had a disadvantage when two other players, striker Juanmi Latasa and right back Damian Suarez, also had to leave the field early. Rayo Vallecano easily defeated the home team with 2 goals in minutes 45+1 and minute 47.
Mason Greenwood was sent off in Getafe’s loss to Rayo Vallecano
The forward was shown a red card for dissent
Greenwood was angry when he thought he was fouled but the referee did not blow the whistle
And replays of the incident seemed to show Greenwood swearing as he argued his case
Explaining the confusing decisions, the match’s main referee, Mr. Figueroa Vazquez, said that despite not knowing Spanish, Greenwood insulted him many times. The referee explained: “In the 50th minute, Greenwood was sent off because it seemed he reacted to my decision. After being sent off the field, he also made a repeated gesture, disagreeing with this decision. I don’t know if he understood what we said or not.
Besides him, Getafe’s remaining two red cards came from their inappropriate reaction to the referee. I heard many insults and the red card was deserved.”
In contrast to referee Figueroa Vazquez, Getafe’s coaching staff appeared confused by what their team’s players had to receive. Coach Jose Bordalas defended Greenwood and confirmed that the referee made a translation error when communicating with him.
Jose Bordalas shared: “Greenwood is a very good guy. Even though he doesn’t speak Spanish, Greenwood always respects everyone. He never offended anyone, it’s that simple. I think everything was exaggerated and the referee was too strict, making things worse.”
Ever since the 2023–2024 season started, Greenwood has been on loan at Getafe. This player continues to be paid by M.U. and receives salary support from the English squad, along with living accommodations in the “Land of Bullfighting” and opportunities to learn Spanish. After 15 games, Greenwood shown strong play as well, tallying 3 goals and 4 assists. Major La Liga teams like Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in the 2001-born athlete, according to AS.
