Getafe boss responds to Alejandro Balde racist chanting complaint

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde's claim of racial abuse by Getafe fans has sparked ongoing controversy.

Barcelona endured a frustrating night, drawing 1-1 at Getafe for the fourth consecutive time, amid an intense atmosphere.

Coach Hansi Flick criticized the crowd's behavior, saying he had "not seen anything like it."
Balde reported the racist chants to officials, prompting referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes to activate the anti-racism protocol, including a stadium tannoy warning.

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas condemned racism but disagreed with Flick's remarks about the hosts' conduct. He urged for the identification and removal of individuals responsible for racist behavior.

The incident overshadowed Barcelona's struggle to regain momentum in La Liga amidst mounting off-field challenges.