Barcelona's goalkeeper Joan Garcia warms up prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between RCD Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
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News1804-01-2026, 10:47

Flick Hails Ex-Espanyol Keeper Garcia After Barca's Derby Win

  • La Liga champions Barcelona secured a 2-0 derby win over cross-town rivals Espanyol, extending their lead.
  • Dani Olmo (84th min) and Robert Lewandowski (90th min) scored late goals for Barcelona.
  • Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, formerly of Espanyol, delivered a standout performance, securing a clean sheet against his old club.
  • Coach Hansi Flick lauded Garcia as "one of the best goalkeepers in the world," despite acknowledging Barca's initial poor play.
  • Dani Olmo also praised Garcia's "incredible" game and clean sheet against his former fans.

Why It Matters: Hansi Flick and Dani Olmo praised Joan Garcia's stellar clean sheet performance against his former club Espanyol.

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