Barcelona's struggles in LaLiga continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe on Saturday, extending their winless streak to four matches in the Spanish top flight.
The visitors took an early lead in the ninth minute when Jules Kounde capitalized on an excellent pass from Pedri, beating Getafe goalkeeper David Soria from close range. However, their advantage was short-lived as the hosts mounted increasing pressure throughout the first half.
Getafe's persistence paid off in the 34th minute when Mauro Arambarri found the back of the net, tapping in a rebound to level the score. The equalizer proved decisive as neither team could find a winner in the remaining time.
The draw leaves Barcelona in third place with 39 points, trailing second-placed Real Madrid by four points and leaders Atletico Madrid by five. Real Madrid, who still have a game in hand, will look to extend their advantage when they host Las Palmas on Sunday.
This latest setback adds to Barcelona's recent difficulties in the league, raising concerns about their title challenge as they continue to lose ground on their rivals at the top of the table. The result will be particularly disappointing for the Catalans, who are struggling to find consistency in their domestic campaign.
