Barcelona players have apologised over a Halloween prank in which they gatecrashed a press conference being given by an opposition player.

The stars, in fancy dress, burst into the room at Getafe's Coliseum Alfonso Perez as forward Victor Rodriguez was talking to the media following the Catalan side's 2-0 La Liga win on Saturday.

Barca issued a statement from its first team on Sunday night which said: "In no case was it our intention to offend and/or hurt any member of Getafe's team.

"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. 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."

Barca's win kept them level on points with Real Madrid at the top of the standings.