ERIC GARCIA NEWS

Finds starting XI Garcia (nose) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia was deemed eligible to play with a mask after a broken nose and returned to the starting XI immediately, earning a spot at right-back Sunay. The defender continues to earn the start this season, with 13 starts in 16 appearances this campaign.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Can play with mask Garcia (nose) is available moving forward for Barcelona since he can play with the mask, coach Hasni Flick said in the press conference, according to Managing Barca.

Impact Garcia suffered a fractured nose in the midweek clash against Club Brugge in the Champions League but is back available moving forward since he can play with the mask according to coach Hansi Flick. This is good news since Garcia will likely return to a starting role on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Training with mask Garcia (nose) was spotted training with a mask on Friday at the Camp Nou, according to BarcaTimes.

Impact Garcia suffered a fractured nose in Wednesday's clash against Club Brugge but seems to be an option for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo since he was training in full on Friday wearing a mask. If the center-back feels comfortable playing with the mask, he should resume his starting role in the backline against the Celeste.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nasal fracture confirmed Garcia has suffered a fractured nose and is questionable for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo pending a protective mask fitting, according to his club.

Impact Garcia suffered a broken nose late into Wednesday's UCL match and will now battle hit fitness to be an option Sunday. The defender is set to undergo a fitting for a protective mask, with that and his recovery deciding if he can play. He has started in their past five games, while starting in 12 of his 15 appearances this season, so this could force a change, with Pau Cubarsi and Ronald Araujo likely to start at center-back if Garcia is out or left on the bench.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nose fracture expected Garcia was forced off in the 89th minute of Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Club Brugge due to an expected nose fracture, he said to the media, according to Sport. "The knock has been...

Impact Garcia was sent to the hospital after Wednesday's draw against Club Brugge, during which the center back completed a season-high 100 passes before being forced off late in the game with a suspected nose fracture. The defender will be assessed in the coming hours to determine the extent of the issue and whether he could play with a mask for Sunday's game against Celta Vigo. If he has to miss the match against the Celeste, Ronald Araujo will likely replace him in central defense.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inter stays perfect in Champions League. Barcelona held at Club Brugge and Man City beats Dortmund

Inter Milan remained among the teams with a perfect record by beating Kairat 2-1 in the Champions League, while Barcelona was held 3-3 at Club Brugge and Erling Haaland extended hi...

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Barcelona Faces More Injury Concerns Ahead of El Clásico Clash vs. Real Madrid

Ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid, Hansi Flick finds his Barcelona contingent in dire straits as they are hit with yet another injury...

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Madrid lost all 4 clasicos last season. Now it is looking for payback against Barcelona

Real Madrid and a red-hot Kylian Mbappé host Barcelona on Sunday aiming to hit back at their rivals after losing all four clasicos last season

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Bench option Garcia (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Garcia is back with the team after a slight knock was suffered in their midweek UCL match, with the defender recovering to be fit for a bench spot. This is good news for the club as they gain back more defenders, with Garcia starting in seven of his nine appearances this season. He will hope to return to his starting role in the defense, although he could be relegated to a rotational role moving forward, as the club has recovered injured players in the defense.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona given good news on Fermin Lopez as midfielder's return from injury nears

Barcelona have been handed a major fitness boost as Fermin Lopez edges closer to a comeback. The 22-year-old midfielder, sidelined since lat...

OCTOBER 3 • goal

Off with knock Garcia came off with an apparent knock during the second half of Wednesday's clash with PSG.

Impact Garcia came off walking gingerly during the second half of Wednesday's clash. The injury didn't appear to be overly serious at first, though he was unable to carry on. Andreas Christensen came on to replace him for the closing stages Wednesday. Christensen could be in line for a larger role during Sunday's trip to Sevilla if the injury keeps Garcia sidelined.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in win Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-1 victory versus Oviedo.

Impact Garcia buried his first goal of the season, as he landed his first shot on target in four league games. He also accounted for his third chance created in three league outings and completed a minimum of 70 passes for the fourth time in six league games.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona rallies to defeat Oviedo 3-1 in Spanish league after blunder by goalkeeper Joan García

Barcelona overcame a blunder by goalkeeper Joan García to come from behind and win 3-1 at promoted Oviedo in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Center-back defensively excellent Garcia logged three interceptions, two tackles (two won) and two clearances during Barcelona's 3-0 win Sunday against Getafe.

Impact Now that Jules Kounde is healthy, Garcia can be a center-back again. During the Barcelona-Getafe game, only he logged multiple interceptions and tackles won. For both statistics, Garcia also updated his 2025-26 season's bests.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Garcia generated one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Garcia was reliable at right-back, completing 53 passes at 95% accuracy, making four tackles and two clearances. His return to the starting 11 ensured defensive stability, contributing to the clean sheet. His role in helped Barcelona's 71% control in possession.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Why did Eric Garcia start over Jules Kounde | Sporting News In a strange decision, Hansi Flick decided to play Eric Garcia at right back ahead of standout Jules Kounde.

AUGUST 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

1,500 minutes in defense Garcia started in 14 of his 29 appearances while recording two goals on eight shots and three assists on seven chances created in La Liga.

Impact Garcia returned to Barcelona this season from a loan spell with Girona and assumed the role most would expect from the defender, earning just over 1,500 minutes of play in a rotational role. That said, he would be stuck behind Jules Kounde for time at right-back this campaign, not seeing a true spot until the last five games of the season, although he did see three goal contributions during that spell. That said, he does have an eye for the ball when on the field, although he seems unlikely to beat out Kounde. He has one year left on his contract with the club and could be in for an extension if he can continue at the levels he ended the season at.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Earns yet another goal contribution Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Garcia continued his late-season success Sunday, as the defender would see yet another goal contribution after earning an assist on Lamine Yamal's 38th-minute goal. This now makes it three goal contributions across the club's past four games for the defender. He has now recorded two goals and three assists in 28 league appearances this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid: Hansi Flick's side win seven-goal thriller in El Clasico to move clear at the top of LaLiga Match report as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in a seven-goal thriller that possibly seals the LaLiga title for Hansi Flicks side; Barcelona no...

MAY 11 • SKY.COM

Scores again Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia once again saw the start Sunday with Jules Kounde out, seeing 78 minutes of work at right-back. That said, he would also see another goal after scoring last outing, finding the back of the net in the 19th minute for the club's opening goal of the match. This brings him to four goal contributions in 26 appearances this season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona must regroup after Inter loss to face Real Madrid in crucial La Liga clasico

Barcelona must recover from its painful Champions League exit in time to face Real Madrid on Sunday with the La Liga title on the line

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Starts and scores Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-3 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Barcelona and Inter Milan were each other's opponents for the 2025 Champions League semifinals. During their first leg, Barca's right-back Jules Kounde suffered a hamstring injury, so Garcia logged 48 minutes then. Kounde has not recovered, so Barca started Garcia at right-back. Offensively, it paid off considering he got Barcelona on the board. However, he defensively disappointed, and his other on-goal shot was relatively easy, made all the more worse with Barca's team out of UCL competition.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists only goal in the game Garcia assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Garcia provided only his second assist of the season as he helped Barcelona continue to make their push towards the title. In the game, he also attempted two shots, getting one on target. This was only the second game this season in which he has attempted two shots and only the fourth game in which he has created a chance.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona protects its La Liga lead with a narrow win at Leganes

Barcelona eked out a 1-0 win after an own goal from relegation-threatened Leganes to protect its lead in the Spanish league

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

"From now on, every match is a final" - Barcelona star Eric Garcia makes claim after 4-1 win over Girona Barcelona centre-back Eric Garcia reckons every remaining game matters following the 4-1 La Liga home win over Girona on Sunday (March 30).

MARCH 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM