Barcelona’s first game of the 2023/24 La Liga campaign ended in a bad tempered 0-0 draw away at Getafe.
La Blaugrana headed to the Spanish capital looking to start their title defence with a positive result on the road at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
However, they ran into a trademark performance from Jose Bordalas‘ side, with both teams ending the game with 10 players each.
Brazilian international Raphinha was sent off just before the break for a dangerous elbow on Gaston Alavrez as Getafe looked to frustrate Barcelona once again.
Getafe had secured 0-0 home draws against Barcelona in the last two league campaigns and they dug in late on after Jaime Mata was dismissed for a second booking.
However, the red cards were not just limited to players on the pitch, as Xavi was sent off by referee Cesar Soto Grado after reacting angrily to a string of decision against his team, as Ansu Fati blazed over in the dying minutes.
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