Leaders Barcelona had been held to a second straight 0-0 attract LaLiga after mid-table Getafe managed to take a degree in a hard-fought sport on Sunday.
Barcelona, who drew 0-0 with Girona final weekend, nonetheless have a wholesome lead over second-placed Actual Madrid on the prime of the standings however the draw lower it all the way down to 11 factors with 9 video games left within the season.
Guests Barcelona had two alternatives to take the lead within the twenty fifth minute when Raphinha was put by way of on objective however the Brazilian winger noticed his shot come off the put up earlier than Alejandro Balde’s effort from the rebound additionally hit the woodwork.
However within the absence of injured gamers corresponding to Pedri and Ousmane Dembele, two of their main creators this season, Barca had been blunt in assault regardless of dominating possession whereas their passing was not as slick.
Within the second half, Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, LaLiga’s prime scorer this season with 17 targets, had a header blocked whereas Getafe keeper David Soria additionally denied Raphinha with a high quality save.
Getafe almost stole all three factors on the different finish on a counter-attack within the 87th minute when the ball fell to Borja Mayoral however the striker’s shot from distance flew simply extensive of the put up.
Barcelona subsequent host Atletico Madrid subsequent Sunday whereas Fifteenth-placed Getafe, who sit 4 factors above the relegation zone, are away at Mallorca.