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Barcelona players sorry after gatecrashing press conference in Halloween gear


Barcelona players have said sorry after a Halloween prank following their match at the weekend didn't quite come off as planned.


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Stars in fancy dress gatecrashed a press conference being given by an opposition player.
Getafe forward Victor Rodriguez was talking to the media after Barcelona's 2-0 La Liga win on Saturday.
But the players said their appearance inside the press room at Coliseum Alfonso Perez was an "accident".
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Barcelona issued a statement from its first team on Sunday night.
"In no case was it our intention to offend and/or hurt any member of Getafe's team," it said.
"Our emergence in the post-game interview area during Victor Rodriguez's press conference was an unfortunate and involuntary accident.
"We would like to personally apologise to him, as well as to express our respect for him.
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"The images recorded demonstrate that one of the players who was participating said, 'Where are we going? We went the wrong way.'
"The team is aware of the responsibility that comes with being a player for FC Barcelona and would like to apologise to anyone who may have been offended, especially Getafe's players and supporters.

"We have an unwavering commitment as well to the members and supporters of FC Barcelona, who have to be able to feel proud of the team, both on and off the field."
Barcelona's win kept them level on points with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.