Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe marked by several bookings and three red cards on Sunday, including the dismissal of visiting manager Xavi Hernández.
Last season’s champions were dominating the match when their winger Raphinha was sent off in the 42nd minute for elbowing Gastón Álvarez in the head off the ball.
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