<p>La Liga leaders Barcelona failed to break down Getafe in a dull 0-0 league draw on Sunday (February 11), leaving the Catalans seven points clear at the top of the table.</p>

<p>Philippe Coutinho came close with a long-range effort which was tipped wide by Vicente Guaita, with the Getafe goalkeeper also blocking a Yerry Mina header and a late effort from Luis Suarez.</p>

<p>Barca talisman Lionel Messi was below his best and off-target with various set-pieces, while Ousmane Dembele returned from injury but could not help from the Nou Camp bench.</p>

<p>After second-placed Atletico Madrid won at Malaga on Saturday, Barca&#39;s draw means Diego Simeone&#39;s side have eaten into their lead by two points.</p>

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<p>Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was forced to play fullback Lucas Digne in the center of defense, alongside January signing Mina, making his full debut, due to injuries to Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelen, and Samuel Umtiti&#39;s suspension.</p>

<p>However, the makeshift pairing was relatively solid, with Getafe creating few chances, the best of which saw Mina block Angel Rodriguez&#39;s shot after the forward broke through.</p>

<p>Barcelona failed to record a shot on target in the first half, something which has not happened since 2012, as they showed signs of tiredness after Thursday&#39;s King&#39;s Cup semi-final win at Valencia.</p>

<p>Suarez volleyed in just before halftime but was correctly ruled offside, with the Uruguayan ranting furiously at the assistant referee in frustration.</p>

<p>Towering defender Mina came close with two headers, one stopped by Guaita and another which flew inches past the post, as Barcelona failed to break down the visitors.</p>

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With this draw, the Catalans are seven points clear at the top of the table

La Liga leaders Barcelona failed to break down Getafe in a dull 0-0 league draw on Sunday (February 11), leaving the Catalans seven points clear at the top of the table. Philippe Coutinho came close with a long-range effort which was tipped wide by Vicente Guaita, with the Getafe goalkeeper also blocking a Yerry Mina header and a late effort from Luis Suarez. Barca talisman Lionel Messi was below his best and off-target with various set-pieces, while Ousmane Dembele returned from injury but could not help from the Nou Camp bench. After second-placed Atletico Madrid won at Malaga on Saturday, Barca's draw means Diego Simeone's side have eaten into their lead by two points. ???? Le Barça, leader invaincu de @LaLiga après 23 journées, possède désormais 7 points d'avance sur l'Atlético de Madrid, 16 sur Valence et 17 sur le Real Madrid #ForçaBarça ???????? pic.twitter.com/3TjxGc31MI — FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_fra) 11 February 2018 × Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was forced to play fullback Lucas Digne in the center of defense, alongside January signing Mina, making his full debut, due to injuries to Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelen, and Samuel Umtiti's suspension. However, the makeshift pairing was relatively solid, with Getafe creating few chances, the best of which saw Mina block Angel Rodriguez's shot after the forward broke through. Barcelona failed to record a shot on target in the first half, something which has not happened since 2012, as they showed signs of tiredness after Thursday's King's Cup semi-final win at Valencia. Suarez volleyed in just before halftime but was correctly ruled offside, with the Uruguayan ranting furiously at the assistant referee in frustration. Towering defender Mina came close with two headers, one stopped by Guaita and another which flew inches past the post, as Barcelona failed to break down the visitors. ???? #BarçaGetafe, en images. Plus de photos ???? https://t.co/BWonYADbxg ???????? #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/LNPwkTkEyq — FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_fra) 11 February 2018 ×

Goalless draw with Getafe FC frustrates Catalans

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