The sides played out a bad-tempered clash.

The defending LaLiga champions were held to a goalless draw by Getafe.

Barcelona boss Xavi was left enraged as their 2023/24 La Liga campaign kicked off with a fiery 0-0 draw away at Getafe.

Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan makes his La Liga debut for Barcelona as the defending champions are held by Getafe, with both sides reduced to 10 men.

Barcelona’s struggles at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez continued, as a very scrappy game ended in a 0-0 draw and Barcelona stumbled in their La Liga season opener, with more fouls than clear chances created. Although resolute in defending, Getafe’s stubborn low-block and physical style of play got under the Catalans’ skin, and a first-half red […]

Barcelona's first game of the 2023/24 La Liga campaign ended in a bad tempered 0-0 draw away at Getafe.

Jaime Mata was also given his marching orders just before the hour mark in a hotly-contested game that saw tempers flare throughout, with Barca boss Xavi also sent off in the second half.

Barcelona find themselves facing an uphill task in their 2023/24 La Liga campaign opener at Getafe.

FC Barcelona continue to make advancements in the summer transfer window and despite the fact that several targets have already made