Updated On: 15 August, 2023 07:27 AM IST | Getafe (Spain) | AFP
Barca winger Raphinha was sent off for an elbow in the first half and Getafe’s Jaime Mata was dismissed early in the second for two yellow cards

Referee Cesar Soto Grado shows a red card to FC Barcelona’s Raphinha (right) in Getafe, Spain, on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images
Spanish champions Barcelona began their La Liga title defence with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday, with both sides reduced to 10 men in a bad-tempered clash.
Barca winger Raphinha was sent off for an elbow in the first half and Getafe’s Jaime Mata was dismissed early in the second for two yellow cards.