Real Madrid’s Champions League preparations have been thrown into chaos following a shock 1-0 loss to Getafe that resulted in a triple suspension and confirmed injury concerns for Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces a defensive crisis after Franco Mastantuono, Dean Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras were ruled out of the upcoming clash with Celta Vigo.
Mastantuono received a straight red card for dissent, prompting Arbeloa to remark, “These are things that shouldn’t happen.”
The loss leaves Madrid four points behind Barcelona as they struggle with back-to-back league defeats ahead of their Manchester City tie.
The club’s medical report has worsened the outlook, confirming a left knee sprain for Kylian Mbappe.
Additionally, Jude Bellingham is sidelined until after the March international break with a hamstring injury.
Reflecting on the discipline issues, Arbeloa stated, “I understand that both Huijsen and Carreras’ yellow cards are part of the game, but they will leave us with three important absences.”