'Judas Garcia' Shines as Barcelona Beats Espanyol 2-0 Amid Hostile Fan Fury

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News18•04-01-2026, 12:26
'Judas Garcia' Shines as Barcelona Beats Espanyol 2-0 Amid Hostile Fan Fury
- •Barcelona defeated cross-town rivals Espanyol 2-0, with goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski securing the win.
- •Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, a former Espanyol player, delivered an exceptional performance, making six saves and securing a clean sheet.
- •Espanyol fans displayed hostile banners, calling Garcia "Judas" and "Rat" for joining their biggest rival.
- •Coach Hansi Flick praised Garcia's "unbelievable" display, calling him "one of the best goalkeepers in the world."
- •Despite the win, Flick admitted Barcelona "didn’t deserve it" for the first 80 minutes, crediting changes and Garcia's quality.
Why It Matters: Joan Garcia's stellar performance against his former club Espanyol secured Barcelona's win amidst intense fan fury.
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