In a hard-fought game on Sunday, mid-table Getafe managed to secure a point against the league leaders, Barcelona, resulting in their second consecutive 0-0 draw in La Liga. Despite the draw, Barcelona still maintains a comfortable lead over Real Madrid at the top of the standings. However, the gap between the two teams has now reduced to 11 points with nine games left to play in the season.
During the game, visitors Barcelona had two chances to take the lead in the 25th minute when Raphinha was put through on goal, but the Brazilian winger saw his shot come off the post. Alejandro Balde then attempted to score from the rebound, but his effort also hit the woodwork. Despite the missed opportunities, Barcelona continued to push forward, but Getafe’s defense held strong, denying them any goals.
The previous day, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win against Cadiz with goals from Nacho and Marco Asensio within four minutes in the second half. Despite dominating the match and having numerous opportunities, Real Madrid was unable to score until the 72nd minute when defender Nacho unleashed a long-range strike into the bottom left corner. Asensio extended their lead four minutes later by netting a strike from the edge of the box. However, the game was marred by the racial abuse that Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger faced from fans after the match.
Videos surfaced on social media on Sunday showing Cadiz fans hurling insults at Rudiger after he went to the stands to give away his shirt to someone who appeared to be a Madrid supporter. The incident has been widely condemned, and the Spanish football authorities have promised to take action against those responsible.
In conclusion, both Barcelona and Real Madrid had contrasting results in their respective La Liga games. While Barcelona was held to another goalless draw, Real Madrid secured a vital win to keep their hopes of catching up with Barcelona alive. However, the unfortunate incident of racial abuse faced by Rudiger after the match has once again highlighted the issue of racism in football and the urgent need to address it.
