FC Barcelona has further complicated its chances of retaining the Spanish Championship title after a disappointing result at Camp Nou this Saturday against struggling Getafe. Desperate for a win to keep their title hopes alive, Barcelona saw Lionel Messi (23′) and Alexis Sanchez (67′) give them what seemed like a comfortable lead against the Madrid-based team. However, Getafe fought back, with Angel Lafita scoring twice (37′, 92′) to equalize twice and snatch a crucial point in their battle for survival.
The Catalan club settles for a 2-2 draw, dropping two valuable points and now finds themselves three points adrift of league leaders Atlético Madrid with just two matches remaining. Atlético, set to face Levante on Sunday, could potentially extend their lead to six points, leaving Barcelona in a precarious position. The looming possibility of a trophy-less season is becoming a reality for Barcelona, with this end-of-season stretch resembling a difficult journey for the Blaugrana, who are on the brink of experiencing their first season without a major title since 2008.
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