In the 26th round of the Spanish championship, Real Madrid lost 0-1 to Getafe at home, finding themselves in a very difficult position in the championship race. Martin Satriano decided the match at the Santiago Bernabéu in the 39th minute - his accurate shot brought the visitors an unexpected, but very valuable victory. This result was not only a point loss for the Madrid side but also a heavy psychological blow.
But the problems didn't end there. Real Madrid suffered serious squad losses ahead of the match against Celta Vigo in the 27th round. According to reports, Din Heusen, Alvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono will not be able to play in the next match. This has become another piece of bad news for the team, which is already under pressure.
The thing is, in the match against Getafe, Hojsen and Carreras received yellow cards and were disqualified in the championship. According to ESPN's match review and Goal, Huysen was booked in the 68th minute, and Carreras received a card in extra time, thus missing the next round. The absence of two key players in the defense could be a very significant factor for Real Madrid.
Franco Mastantoño's condition was even worse. After coming off the bench, he received a straight red card in extra time and left the field. Sources report that the suspension was due to discontent and a dispute with the referee. Thus, Real Madrid not only lost in one match, but also lost another attacking option for the next round.
This season's statistics also show that these losses are not causing concern for nothing. According to Goal, Din Heusen has scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists in 33 appearances this season. Alvaro Carreras contributed to the team with 2 goals and 2 assists in 34 matches. Franco Mastantuono scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 26 appearances. That is, each of these three players has their own place in the team's game, and their absence will not go unnoticed in the match against "Celta."
In short, the defeat against Getafe was twice as difficult for Real Madrid: on the one hand, valuable points were lost in the championship race, and on the other hand, the squad shrank before the next round. Now, for Real Madrid, the game against Celta will not be just another game - it will be a serious test that will show the team's character, reserve potential, and how well they can handle pressure.
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