Abdelkabir Abqar addressed the controversial red card he received during Getafe’s clash with Atletico Madrid after grabbing Alexander Sorloth in a sensitive area while the ball was out of play. Following a VAR review, referee Ortiz Arias sent the defender off, leaving Getafe a man down in the match eventually won 1–0 by Atletico through a goal from Nahuel Molina.
Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany has broken his silence on Julian Alvarez, insisting the forward will stay at the club despite growing interest heading into the summer transfer window. Alemany firmly dismissed any talk of a move for the Argentine star, whose ambiguous comments recently sparked rumours of a summer exit from the Metropolitano.
La Liga’s Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) has admitted that Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger should have been sent off for violent conduct during a recent clash against Getafe. The incident, which occurred during a heated battle at the Santiago Bernabeu, saw the German international escape punishment on the pitch despite a sickening collision with Diego Rico. However, upon further review in their 'Review Time' program, the governing body conceded that both the on-field official and the VAR room failed to apply the correct disciplinary measures.
La Liga has announced an unprecedented "Retro Matchday" scheduled for April, which will see the majority of Spanish professional clubs don kits inspired by iconic designs from their past. However, the news that Barcelona and Real Madrid are among the few clubs opting out of the wardrobe change has overshadowed the initiative. While most of the league is embracing the nostalgia, the two biggest teams in Spain will maintain their modern attire.
Real Madrid have been dealt a significant triple blow following their 1-0 home defeat against Getafe on Monday. The Disciplinary Committee officially handed down punishments to several key members of Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad. The most high-profile case involved Argentinian starlet Franco Mastantuono, who saw red during the match. Despite Los Blancos’ efforts to overturn the decision, the league’s governing body has remained firm, leaving the Spanish giants short-handed for their upcoming fixtures.
Rodrygo sustained a devastating season-ending knee rupture in Real Madrid's latest La Liga outing against Getafe, but it has now been reported that the Brazilian had been quietly managing a partial ACL tear without surgery for almost three years. After opting for conservative preventative treatments to maintain his availability for club and country, the twenty-five-year-old now faces a painful, lengthy rehabilitation.
Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has launched a sensational attack on Real Madrid, suggesting that the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was specifically designed to curb the alleged refereeing bias enjoyed by the Spanish giants. The Chilean international, known for his combative style and outspoken nature, has a long-standing rivalry with Los Blancos dating back to high-profile clashes in the Champions League.
Real Madrid star Rodrygo has suffered a devastating knee injury that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. In a cruel twist of fate, the diagnosis also confirms that the forward will miss the 2026 World Cup, a tournament he was expected to light up for Brazil. Following the confirmation of the injury sustained during the La Liga clash against Getafe, Brazil legend Neymar led the tributes with a deeply personal message for his young compatriot.
Real Madrid’s shocking 1-0 defeat to Getafe on Monday has been overshadowed by a moment of pure controversy involving Antonio Rudiger. The German powerhouse escaped any on-field punishment despite appearing to drive his knee into the face of Getafe left-back Diego Rico while the defender was already grounded. The incident has sparked a wave of fury from the visitors, with Rico leading the charge by suggesting the former Chelsea man acted with deliberate malice during a heated exchange between the two sides.
Alvaro Arbeloa has criticised Franco Mastantuono following Real Madrid's shock 1-0 home defeat to Getafe, labelling the youngster's late dismissal as "unacceptable". The loss leaves Los Blancos trailing Barcelona by four points in the La Liga title race and adds further pressure to the manager's tenure. Despite the setback, Arbeloa remains adamant that his side can still overturn the deficit.
Vinicius Junior became caught up in another unsightly confrontation following Real Madrid’s shock defeat to Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazil international played the full 90 minutes for the Blancos as they went down 1-0 to local rivals. After the final whistle blew, Real’s South American superstar was goaded by Allan Nyom - a rival he has previously clashed with this season.
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has issued a defiant stance regarding the future of Rodrygo, insisting the Brazilian forward remains a fundamental part of his plans despite swirling transfer rumours. With Kylian Mbappe currently sidelined through injury, the spotlight has turned back to the 25-year-old winger, who is returning to the fold for the upcoming La Liga clash against Getafe.
Real Madrid are sweating on the fitness of star striker Kylian Mbappe as the Spanish heavyweights prepare for a season-defining Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City. The French superstar has been dealing with a knee problem, leading to intense speculation regarding his availability for the upcoming European showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid have suffered a massive blow to their defensive line ahead of their crucial La Liga matchup against Getafe. Breakout centre-back Raul Asencio has been officially ruled out following a terrifying head-on collision with teammate Eduardo Camavinga during their recent Champions League clash against Benfica. This unexpected setback leaves manager Alvaro Arbeloa scrambling for reliable options, as an escalating injury crisis threatens to derail the team's momentum at a pivotal moment in the season.
Getafe defender Davinchi has confirmed the tragic death of his father in Sunday's rail disaster in southern Spain. David Cordon Cano, 50, was one of 42 victims killed in the collision near Córdoba while returning from his son's match in Madrid. The 18-year-old paid a heartbreaking tribute to his "brightest star," promising to never give up in honour of the former beach soccer international.
Dele Alli has been a free agent since being released by Serie A side Como in September 2025, but he reportedly has four offers from La Liga clubs on the table. The former Tottenham and Everton midfielder has been working on keeping himself in shape and may decide to take on a Spanish adventure after seeing a troubled Italian job cut short.
Tempers flared as Real Madrid battled past Getafe 1-0 in a stormy La Liga clash marked by dismissals, accusations, and drama. Vinicius Jr’s fiery cameo and Jude Bellingham’s exchange with Jose Bordalas stole the spotlight as the Getafe coach accused both of “provoking” his team. However, with Kylian Mbappe’s winner Madrid sit top of La Liga before the looming El Clasico.
Real Madrid escaped Getafe with a hard-fought 1-0 win, thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s strike and Vinicius Jr provoking two red cards. Xabi Alonso praised his players’ resilience in a tense, scrappy game, while dismissing claims that Los Blancos are overly reliant on Mbappe ahead of a decisive week featuring Juventus in the Champions League and Barcelona in El Clasico.
Real Madrid snatched a 1-0 win over Getafe in dramatic circumstances, but the home side were left furious after Allan Nyom’s red card and a controversial VAR decision turned the game. Kylian Mbappe scored the late winner as tempers flared, with Getafe players accusing officials of bias and claiming the match was “stolen”.
Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net again and super-sub Vinicius Junior baited two red cards as Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0 on Sunday night. Los Blancos were dragged into a rather ugly contest, but the Frenchman's second-half goal saw them get the job done and go two points clear of arch-rivals Barcelona at the La Liga summit ahead of next week's Clasico.
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso provided a key update on Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of the club's La Liga fixture against Getafe this weekend. The star forward picked up an injury while on international duty with France. He limped off the pitch late on during Les Bleus' clash with Azerbaijan and missed their World Cup qualifier against Iceland after being released from the French squad.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are reportedly inching closer to ending their search to own a second football club. FSG have been at the reins for the Anfield outfit since 2010 and after a slow start, they have overseen a hugely successful period in recent years. But their ambition, it appears, does not stop at Liverpool as they have a Spanish team in their sights.
Getafe are closing in on signing former Leeds and Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford. The free agent was released from his contract by the Premier League side just a few days before the deadline day after falling out of coach Daniel Farke's plans and is reportedly set to travel to Spain to discuss a possible transfer.
Fermin Lopez left the field looking visibly distraught after Barcelona's league win against Getafe. The midfielder dropped to the pitch, holding his groin and the back of his leg, before leaving the field as coach Hansi Flick hugged him. The club have now received the test results, and the 20-year-old is slated to be sidelined for around three weeks.
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