Joan Garcia, Gerard Martin.
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News1804-01-2026, 11:54

Garcia's Heroics & Martin's 'Push' Secure Barca Derby Win Over Espanyol

  • Barcelona defeated rivals Espanyol 2-0 in a La Liga derby, extending their lead at the top.
  • Dani Olmo (84th min) and Robert Lewandowski (90th min) scored the winning goals for Barcelona.
  • Goalkeeper Joan Garcia, a former Espanyol player, delivered an outstanding performance with six saves and a clean sheet.
  • A viral moment saw Garcia physically push defender Gerard Martin towards the ball to make a crucial save.
  • Coach Hansi Flick praised Garcia as "one of the best goalkeepers in the world" despite acknowledging the team's initial poor play.

Why It Matters: Joan Garcia's exceptional goalkeeping, including a unique 'push' to Gerard Martin, sealed Barca's derby win.

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