'It shouldn't happen anymore!' - Alejandro Balde subjected to racist abuse during Barcelona's draw at Getafe as La Liga prepare sanctions

The Catalan giants are now winless in their last four La Liga matches after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe. Jules Kounde handed the visitors an early lead but they conceded an equaliser 10 minutes before half-time as Mauro Arambarri's strike snatched Getafe a point.

The match, however, was overshadowed as the home fans at Estadio Coliseum are said to have racially abused Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. The young defender confirmed he was ensured that La Liga would take appropriate measures as per their protocol.

Speaking to Marca, the Spain international said: "I was subjected to racist abuse in the first half. It shouldn’t happen anymore. Now I want to focus on the incoming Champions League match. I told the referee and he activated the protocol. Now we have to try to forget it."

Hansi Flick's side will be back in action in midweek as they take on Benfica in a Champions League fixture on January 21.