Osasuna face punishment after Mason Greenwood met with chants calling for him to die on Getafe debut
Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood was subjected to abusive chants from Osasuna’s travelling supporters during Sunday’s game with Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. The 21-year-old made his debut for the Spanish club, coming off the bench in the 77th minute and delivering a lively cameo that helped his new side secure a late 3-2 victory.
When he entered the field for his first competitive appearance in 18 turbulent months, he was met with boos and jeers from the home fans and chants of ‘Greenwood, muerete!’ – which translates as ‘Greenwood, die!’
The abuse was noted by La Liga’s official match observer, with a legal and disciplinary process now set to follow.
Background to Greenwood’s Troubled 18 Months
Greenwood had been charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault in October 2022. Those charges were dropped when the Crown Prosecution Service decided to ‘discontinue prosecution’ following the ‘withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light’.
United had considered bringing Greenwood back into the first-team fold but made a late U-turn following significant backlash and he was shipped out on loan.
Reaction to the Abuse
Jogoba Arrasate, Osasuna’s coach, condemned his own supporters over the ‘Greenwood, die!’ chants afterwards, though also highlighted that his own side had been on the end of taunts from the Getafe fans.
Getafe boss Jose Bordalas was reluctant to discuss the abuse directed at Greenwood but praised the striker, saying: ‘Mason is a great player, we have a lot of trust in him and I think it will be very positive for Getafe and for Spanish football. We’re pleasantly surprised by him. Today was a difficult game that was very back and forth. He helped us in attack and in defence too. He showed solidarity with his team, and he surprised us [physically]. We are still working with him, as he has gone many months without playing. We will talk this calmly. I imagine today will have been special for him and he will have the satisfaction of feeling like a footballer again. What a footballer wants is to compete, to play.’
What Happens Next?
Osasuna are now facing punishment from La Liga for their travelling supporters’ behaviour. It remains to be seen what form this punishment will take, but it is likely to be severe given the seriousness of the chants directed at Greenwood.
It is also unclear how this incident will affect Greenwood’s future at Getafe. The forward gave a bright display despite his long absence, but it remains to be seen whether he will be able to continue his career in Spain without further disruption.
Conclusion
Mason Greenwood was subjected to abusive chants from Osasuna’s travelling supporters during his debut for Getafe on Sunday. La Liga are now set to take action against Osasuna, while it remains to be seen how this incident will affect Greenwood’s future at Getafe. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.