"Joan García is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. We have a fantastic goalkeeper. The matter is not limited to today alone. In my opinion, Joan García is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. His body language, his confidence, you can see it in every minute, in every movement, you can see it. He provides us with so much support from the back."
"It wasn't an easy match. I think the atmosphere was unbelievable, it was really good. It was the Catalan derby and Espanyol played absolutely wonderfully. I can say that we didn't deserve the 3 points, but in the end, the quality we delivered on the pitch in that second half was fantastic. I'm happy and delighted with the three points. There are things we need to change, but I'm happy."
Barcelona overcame a gritty Espanyol side to win 2-0, with Dani Olmo's spectacular opening goal unlocking the match. Substitutes provided the decisive spark that produced the second goal and sealed the result. Joan García received heavy praise for his confidence, body language and the defensive assurance he gives the team. Hansi Flick acknowledged the difficulty of the Catalan derby and admitted Barcelona did not fully deserve the three points, but expressed satisfaction with the win and highlighted areas that still require improvement.
Read at Barca Universal
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