""We didn't deserve it, I will be honest. I have to say thank you to Joan García because he played unbelievable. He's one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He's been fantastic. I think he'll never forget what he experienced here. Manolo gave him the confidence to play. Now he's with us and he's had an incredible performance. He's having a great season. He was one of the key players in the victory.""
"Flick felt his team were fortunate to take the three points and knew how important his goalkeeper was to the victory. "We didn't deserve it, I will be honest. I have to say thank you to Joan García because he played unbelievable. He's one of the best goalkeepers in the world," he told reporters afterwards. "He's been fantastic. I think he'll never forget what he experienced here.""
Hansi Flick credited goalkeeper Joan García for Barcelona's 2-0 win over Espanyol in La Liga. García produced an exceptional performance against his former club, making crucial saves that helped preserve the lead until late goals. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski scored as second-half substitutes to secure the victory. Flick admitted the team did not deserve the result but singled out García as one of the best goalkeepers, praising his calm, confidence and focus. Flick also noted that Manolo had given García the confidence to play. Barcelona now turn attention to the Spanish Super Cup semi-final with Athletic in Saudi Arabia.
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