Why Could Real Madrid Face Disciplinary Action If Franco Mastantuono Plays Against Osasuna?

However, if the Argentinian does play any part in tonight's game, Real Madrid could face disciplinary action from the league.

Real Madrid Acting in 'Bad Faith Regarding Mastantuono Registration

The reason for the possible action is that La Liga teams are allowed to register players in the youth set-up and play them in the senior squad. However, if it is seen as a way of bending the rules, with the club having every intention of playing the player in the senior team despite not registering him in the senior squad, it could be seen as an improper lineup.

Miguel Galan, president of CENAFE (National Centre for the Training of Football Coaches), has spoken about the situation on social media surrounding Real Madrid, and was firm with his comments.

It seems that Real Madrid CF has decided to assume the risk of incurring in a possible improper lineup in the match against Club Atletico Osasuna.

The inclusion of a player in the squad list is not, by itself, an improper lineup violation. For such an infraction to occur, the player must actually take part in the game. The player meets the requirements to play since he has a valid license.Miguel Galan

Alonso has said that Mastantuono could feature in the game as he has trained well since joining the group. However, could the emergence of comments from Galan mean Alonso and the club may rethink the decision?

If Mastantuono does play and then he heads back to the Castilla squad to play some games, it would be hard to bring a charge to the club for playing an improper lineup. The injury to midfielders Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga also gives Los Blancos a solid reason why he was needed on the field.

El Partidazo de COPE have also reported about the situation, suggesting that Osasuna will not make a complaint if Mastantuono does feature in the game. They do not see it as a breach of the rules. All eyes will be on the Sidliens to see if the new No. 30 will come on at any point in the game.