Barcelona failed to capitalise on Atletico Madrid's slip up, as they were held to draw by Getafe.
Barcelona are now winless in their last five trips to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez after Getafe held them to a 1-1 draw.
The Blaugrana had a bright start to the game and scored early through Jules Kounde. However, Mauro Arambari restored parity for the hosts around the half-hour mark and they held on to the point for the rest of the encounter.
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Barcelona swiftly took the lead courtesy of Jules Koundé's opportunistic strike. Pedri's astute pass picked out Kounde, who shrugged off David Soria's initial smothering to force the ball over the line.
Getafe had been largely toothless, but they capitalised on Barcelona's profligacy. Carles Alena's clever cross was cushioned goalward by Coba da Costa, and Mauro Arambarri pounced on the rebound to level the score against the run of play.
Barcelona should have regained the lead before halftime, but Robert Lewandowski's back-post header bounced across the face of goal, with neither Araujo or Kounde able to add a golden touch.
The visitors resumed on the front foot, with Lamine Yamal's mazy run culminating in a deflected shot wide. As the second half, Barcelona's frustration grew. Frenkie de Jong's fierce strike was palmed away, and Raphinha again found the side netting, as Barcelona ultimately failed to find a winner.
The draw leaves Barcelona five points adrift of league leaders Atlético Madrid, and four behind Real Madrid who have played a game less.