Tension at Real Madrid: 18-Year-Old Mastantuono Challenges Alaba Over Free Kick vs Getafe

An unexpected incident occurred during Real Madrid’s match against Getafe, just as a free kick was about to be taken.

When the referee signalled for play to resume, 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono confidently walked up to position himself over the ball, only to come face to face with senior defender David Alaba, who had also claimed responsibility for the set piece.

What followed astounded both teammates and fans.

Mastantuono, despite his age, held firm and appeared to dispute his point. Alaba, famed for taking free kicks, responded calmly yet firmly. Several players had to come in to calm the situation and decide who would attempt the shot.

The moment underlined both the teenager’s growing confidence and ambition, as well as the squad’s competitive hierarchy. Even without physical hostility, the confrontation generated a stir in the stadium and online, with fans divided between admiring Mastantuono’s bravery and respecting Alaba’s seniority.

In the end, the incident provided an unexpected dimension of drama to what was supposed to be a conventional set-piece, demonstrating that Mastantuono, at 18, isn’t afraid of the spotlight.

Who do you think you are? If you want to take that free kick, you need to earn it first. This is disrespectful to what Alaba has achieved…pic.twitter.com/sxSmQmr7eh