Balde Abused in 1-1 Draw with Getafe

Barcelona's Alejandro Balde reported experiencing racist abuse from Getafe fans during a 1-1 draw in a La Liga match on Saturday. The 21-year-old informed the referee, which led to the activation of the league's anti-racism protocol. Barcelona and head coach Hansi Flick condemned the incident, emphasizing the need to combat racism in football and society. Despite Jules Kounde's early goal, Mauro Arambarri equalized, leading to Barcelona's fourth consecutive match without a win, missing a chance to close the gap with league leaders Atletico Madrid. Barca now prepares for their Champions League match against Benfica. Similar racist incidents have been reported in La Liga, including ones involving Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.