Dec 13, 2014
Barcelona tie at Getafe, slips four points behind Real Madrid in Spain
Barcelona slipped further behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league title race after being held 0-0 at Getafe on Saturday. The draw ended Barcelona's run of eight straight wins overall as it fell four points behind Madrid at the top of the table. Barcelona was playing without Brazil striker Neymar, who was left out of the squad with a sore left ankle.
The Canadian Press
BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona slipped further behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league title race after being held 0-0 at Getafe on Saturday.
The draw ended Barcelona's run of eight straight wins overall as it fell four points behind Madrid at the top of the table.
Barcelona was playing without Brazil striker Neymar, who was left out of the squad with a sore left ankle.
Later, Valencia hosts Rayo Vallecano, Malaga welcomes Celta Vigo and Levante visits Cordoba.
Madrid won 4-1 at Almeria with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice on Friday for its 20th straight win in all competitions.