SUMMARY
- Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood who has joined the Spanish club was also involved in a tussle with the referee.
- Jorge Figueroa Vazquez removed the 22-year-old Greenwood in the 50th minute after taking issue with what he said.
A lot went down in the Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano match in the La Liga on January 2nd, 2024. Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood who has joined the Spanish club was also involved in a tussle with the referee during the game as Getafe lost the match against Vallecano.
Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez ejected the 22-year-old Greenwood in the 50th minute after taking issue with what he said. After getting sent off for disobedience in the first half, Juanmi Latasa left Getafe with nine men as he received a straight red card. When the red card was given to him, Greenwood watched in utter shock. The soccer community was left in disbelief over such a controversial decision.
🚨Mason Greenwood shown straight red card before Getafe team-mate is sent off for bizarre reason pic.twitter.com/10P3lVQs1M
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) January 2, 2024
Many fans took to social media to vent out their frustrations over what the fans felt was a controversial decision by the referee against Greenwood. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Total Madness” regarding the unjust red card issued to Greenwood during the match.
Total madness
— DJ Kendrick (@dj_kendrick1) January 2, 2024
Before the match against Rayo, Getafe, who are currently sixth in La Liga, had won three straight games. Greenwood has been playing well, and his Getafe performances have raised rumors that he would sign a summer transfer to FC Barcelona.
Getafe’s manager opens up on Mason Greenwood loan move
Getafe’s season-long loan of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United was a risky but audacious move that has turned out to be a tale of resiliency and redemption. The manager of Getafe, Jose Bordalas, described the difficult procedure that went into getting Greenwood to sign with the team and highlighted the obstacles they had to overcome.
In an exclusive conversation with Marca, Bordalas discussed the difficulties encountered, saying “There were conversations, he had other possibilities to play in Serie A, but many clubs hesitated due to what had happened.” Getafe overcame these doubts with perseverance and hard work, and Greenwood’s services were obtained.
🚨🗣️ Jose Bordalas (Getafe manager) on Greenwood’s arrival:
“Everyone knows what happened and the appropriate measures were taken. Everyone knows how it ended: with a non-conviction.”
He is a very high level footballer who comes to Getafe with a lot of enthusiasm. For our… pic.twitter.com/XqTjzRXOXB
— UtdTruthful (@Utdtruthful) September 2, 2023
In addition, Bordalas underlined the importance of showing compassion for Greenwood’s situation and acknowledged the challenges associated with an extended absence from routine training. He praised Greenwood’s tenacity in overcoming personal obstacles and making a substantial contribution to Getafe despite a difficult time in his professional life.
With five goals and four assists in 15 games, Greenwood has had a significant effect at Getafe. Out of all of these, his incredible goal against Almeria sticks out as evidence of his extraordinary talent and role in the team’s victory. It remains to be seen what happens next with soccer sensation Mason Grenwood’s future in the coming months.