Overview
- Fabrizio Romano called reports of a January loan for Mastantuono "very far from reality," indicating Madrid never considered the move.
- His minutes have dwindled to 157 across three matches over the past two months, with five games as an unused substitute as Rodrygo has taken the right-sided role.
- A lingering pubalgia earlier in the fall slowed his adaptation, and his Copa del Rey outing against Talavera drew criticism for concentration and impact.
- Spanish reporting portrays Xabi Alonso's standing as weakened, adding uncertainty to Mastantuono's immediate pathway in the first team.
- Despite irregular club minutes, the IFFHS included him in its 2025 under-20 team of the year, underscoring sustained external recognition.