"Beyond that, he is the reason Barcelona can win games even when they're not at their best. That's what a world class goalkeeper can do for you. Espanyol are one of the best teams in Spain at the moment, and you could see why on Saturday. They are organized and tough to break down, and have an incredible confidence about them under Manolo González."
"It wasn't an easy match, and perhaps Espanyol deserved something from it. Joan García, in the end, was the difference maker, and gave his team multiple chances to stay alive, while ultimately finding the breakthrough to win the game. Seeing him make those incredible saves is worth the price of admission. Did you ever think, being a Barcelona fan, that the goalkeeper of all people would be the one making the most exciting plays on the field?"
Joan García joined Barcelona from Espanyol over the summer and returned to Cornellà to face his former club. Espanyol played as one of Spain's best sides, organized, tough to break down, and confident under Manolo González. The Cornellà fans created a rabid atmosphere. García produced multiple incredible saves, remaining calm under pressure and repeatedly winning one-on-one situations and stopping point-blank headers. He was the difference maker, giving Barcelona chances to stay alive and ultimately finding the breakthrough to win the match. With García anchoring the defense as a top shot-stopper, the team's success comes down to the goal scorers doing their job. Hansi Flick made second-half changes, including Dani Olmo.
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