Getafe holds firm as Barca's winless run continues
Barcelona's winless run in LaLiga extended to four matches after it was held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe at Estadio Coliseum.
The result leaves Hansi Flick's third in the standings, five points behind leader Atletico Madrid, with rival Real Madrid a point behind and in action against Las Palmas, where a win would take it top.
Barcelona was looking to capitalise on Atletico's defeat to Leganes earlier int he day, and went in front with just nine minutes on the clock when Pedri's incisive pass was gathered by Jules Kounde, who bundled the ball past David Soria.
But the hosts drew level when Mauro Arambarri tucked the ball home from close range after Coba da Costa had seen his effort brilliantly saved by Inaki Pena.
Arambarri almost doubled his tally shortly after the break but fired his shot straight at Pena, with Lamine Yamal shooting wide at the other end moments later.
Christantus Uche then blazed an effort high and wide after a mistake from goalscorer Kounde with Djene Dakonam also unable to trouble Pena soon after.
Barcelona had a late penalty appeal waved away after Kounde had his shirt pulled by Uche, but the referee allowed play to continue, with the visitors unable to find a way through in the closing stages.
Having started so strongly to the season, Barca has capitulated in its quest for the LaLiga crown.
Barca has 39 points after its first 20 games in LaLiga this term. Since the 2004-2005 campaign, only in 2021-2022 has it had fewer points at this stage of a season (32).
Flick's side has also conceded at least one goal in each of its past nine league games, its worst run in the competition since an 11-game run between September and November in 2018 under Ernesto Valverde.
