Getafe coach Jose Bordalas defended Mason Greenwood after he was sent off in defeat to Rayo Vallecano last night.

The on-loan Manchester United striker saw red for dissent. He was one of three Getafe players to be sent off.

But Bordalas later said: "He is a good boy, he does not speak Spanish and he told me that he said 'don't f*** with me', just this.

"At no time has he insulted anyone. Simple as that.

"I think everything has been exaggerated, very rigorous, even the expulsion of Latasa."

Getafe teammate Juan Iglesias later posted to social media: "If someone finds me a video where they say f*** you, I'll invite them to a seafood platter."

Meanwhile, ref Jorge Figueroa Vázquez stated in his match report: "In the 50th minute the player (12) Greenwood, Mason Will John, was sent off for the following reason: For addressing me as a sign of protest and raising the arm, in the following terms: "F*** you!".

"Once expelled, he puts his finger to his temple, making a repeated gesture as a sign of disagreement with the decision made."