Barcelona draws 1-1 at Getafe, falls five points behind La Liga leaders

Barcelona's title hopes took a hit after a 1-1 draw against Getafe, leaving them five points behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid. Jules Koundé opened the scoring for Barça in the ninth minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Getafe's goalkeeper David Soria. However, Mauro Arambarri equalized for Getafe shortly after, taking advantage of another defensive lapse. Despite dominating possession throughout the match, Barcelona struggled to break down Getafe's disciplined defense, with notable players like Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha unable to make an impact. Coach Hansi Flick expressed disappointment, acknowledging that while they gained a point, they missed a crucial opportunity to close the gap at the top. The draw marks Barcelona's fourth consecutive match without a victory at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, continuing their struggle in this challenging venue.