Real Madrid hit by three suspensions after 1-0 defeat to Getafe

Real Madrid's La Liga title bid took a hit as they fell 1-0 to Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu. The defeat leaves Los Blancos on 60 points, four adrift of Barcelona with 12 rounds remaining. The night ended in controversy when Franco Mastantuono was shown a straight red for dissent after a foul in the 95th minute.

He also said something to the fourth official while leaving the pitch, making the referee's report decisive; the dismissal guarantees at least a one-match ban and could attract a heavier sanction. The fallout grew worse as Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras each picked up their fifth yellow cards of the campaign and will be suspended for the trip to Celta Vigo.

Losing three players for that fixture presents a sudden selection problem for Ancelotti and weakens Madrid's defensive options. Mastantuono had been substituted on for Arda Guler and spent 25 minutes on the field, producing only a tame late shot that was comfortably saved by Getafe goalkeeper David Soria.

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