Barcelona secure runners-up spot with goalless draw at Getafe

A cagey and relatively uneventful goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez saw hosts Getafe secure their survival and visitors Barcelona clinch second place.

With both teams only needing a point, the lack of risk-taking was to be expected. While the Blaugrana dominated possession, they managed just one shot on target to Getafe's three.

Injuries and suspensions meant Xavi had to ring the changes and rare chances were given to Alejandro Balde and Riqui Puig.

The point means that, after such a dreadful start to the campaign, the Catalans have at least managed to save some face by finishing strongly and sealing second place.

Second is never enough for a club like Barcelona, but it is an improvement on last season's third and their rise up the table under Xavi gives reason for some optimism for next season for Blaugrana fans.

For Getafe, survival was always the objective and they have clinched it with a game to spare. Quique Sanchez Flores' side already have a point more than they ended last season with.