A distressing incident took place on Saturday at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, where FC Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde was subjected to racist insults from some Getafe supporters during the first

Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde says he was targeted by racist insults from fans at an away game at Getafe in La Liga.

Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde said he was targeted by racist insults from fans at an away game at Getafe in La Liga. "I received racist insults, something that shouldn't happen, and I think I should say it here," Balde said during a post-game television interview on Movistar on Saturday.

( MENAFN - IANS) Madrid, Jan 19 (IANS) FC Barcelona star Alejandro Balde revealed he suffered racist abuse from Getafe fans during the 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Coliseum and told the referee about it at half-time.

Barcelona was held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Getafe as Mauro Arambarri’s strike cancelled out Jules Kounde’s opener to extend the visitor’s winless run in LaLiga 2024-25 to four matches.

Barcelona are obligated to keep up Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid's pace in La Liga with a win against Getafe.

Lamine Yamal's father Mounir Nasraoui has reacted after Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde revealed the racial abuse he received at Getafe.

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde complained of racist abuse aimed at him from Getafe supporters in a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday.

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race.

With Dani Olmo unavailable due to a muscular problem, Gavi is likely to operate as the attacking midfielder and Pedri will be key once again. Lamine Yamal should be providing his services from the right side of the pitch with Raphinha running down the other flank.

Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde said he was targeted by racist insults from fans at an away game at Getafe in La Liga on Saturday.