More trouble for Real Madrid as point deduction looms

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manager (IMAGO)

More trouble for Real Madrid as point deduction looms

Ayoola Kelechi 06:50 - 20.05.2023

Real Madrid could face a point deduction in LaLiga if they are found guilty of a rule breach during their fixture against Getafe

LaLiga giants Real Madrid are facing more problems as they could be set for a points deduction following a controversial substitution against Getafe

Real Madrid haunted by controversial substitution 

Los Blancos were on course for a 1-0 victory over their neighbours Getafe when they made a change in the latter stages of the match, bringing on Alvaro Odriozola for Eduardo Camavinga, who appeared to be struggling with an injury. 

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However, there was a dispute surrounding the substitution, as another Real Madrid player, Marco Asensio, is believed to have been the player initially meant to be substituted and appeared to leave the pitch before Camavinga’s injury. 

Real Madrid risk points deduction with Asensio, Camavinga mix-up

The action of Asensio leaving the pitch and then returning to the match after the substitution had been made contravenes the laws of the game which states, “Substitutions will be effective when the substitute enters the pitch. From that moment, the player who leaves the pitch becomes a substituted player, and the substitute becomes a player, so he can resume play.”

If Real Madrid are found to have breached the rules due to the substitution mix-up, they could be made to forfeit the three points from the fixture to Getafe, who will have the points added to their season total. 

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While Los Blancos will be affected by the deduction that will see them drop to third behind city rivals Atletico Madrid, they will still maintain a healthy lead in the race for the top four and a place in the UEFA Champions League next season. 

Getafe on the other hand could receive a huge boost if they receive the three points as it could ensure their safety from relegation this season, taking them from 18th on the table to 15th. 

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