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Plays second half Garcia had two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Lille.

Impact Garcia was able to play the entire second half after only get two minutes of play the last two matches. He's only started twice in eight appearances in all competitions recording 13 crosses (six accurate) and five tackles (four won) during his second campaign with Los Blancos.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists Garcia scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Granada.

Impact Garcia got his second La Liga start, scoring his first goal while logging in five assists of the season. He' maintained just a depth role for the team, totaling 14 starts in 24 appearances during his first campaign with Real Madrid, averaging about 2.2 crosses per contest.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to minimal role Garcia has gone unused off the bench in seven of the club's past 11 matches.

Impact Garcia started the season off seeing most of the starting time at left-back, but ever since the return of Ferland Mendy and multiple other Real Madrid defenders, he has seen his role diminish to a reserve role, only seeing three starts in seven appearances since the new year despite the club playing 15 games. The defender will most likely finish out the season in the same role, seeing time here and there but mainly being used as a reserve option in case someone gets hurt. However, he could see his role increase next season, as he didn't have a bad tenure as a starter when chosen.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Garcia assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Villarreal.

Impact Garcia logged the assist to Real Madrid's third goal, scored by Brahim Diaz. The former has not been highly active in La Liga action but has taken advantage of his few opportunities. Despite playing 66 minutes in three appearances across Real Madrid's last five domestic-league games, Garcia recorded two assists, solidifying himself as a potential super-sub option.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Garcia assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Garcia had a busy day for his first start since Nov 5, tallying his four assist of the season Tuesday. He's started twice in the last five games played, generating two assists, 10 crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in that span.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist logged as substitute Garcia assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Garcia logged the assist to Real Madrid's fourth goal, scored by Rodrygo. The assist marked Garcia's first since Sept. 17, when he assisted twice against Real Sociedad. Unfortunately for him, Garcia gradually lost his left-back position, ceding the role to Ferland Mendy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends five crosses Garcia registered five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Since Sep 17, Garcia has started four of the seven matches played, having been an unused sub for four games. He has recorded two assists in La Liga, recording 11 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists twice Garcia assisted twice to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st...

Impact Garcia got his first two career assists for the team to help deliver both goals Sunday. He's make all five starts at left back thus far, winning the starting role over Nacho and while Ferland Mendy continues to sit out and David Alaba moving to center back for the injuredEder Militao (knee).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three crosses Garcia recorded three crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia has been able to keep a consistent role in the starting XI even with his return to Real Madrid with Ferland Mendy (thigh) still injured. He's totaled eight crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (four won) during his first three starts.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Real Madrid Garcia will make a return to Real Madrid after agreeing to a four-year deal on a free transfer from Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Garcia had been part of the Real Madrid academy while making 57 appearances with Real Madrid B from 2018-2021. He was then loaned to Rayo Vallecano, where the deal was made permanent for two seasons. He was given consistent time with Vallecano to develop, starting all 72 appearances while generating three goals and three assists on 284 crosses (63 accurate) and 144 tackles (89 won). He is expected to have some fierce competition for starting left back role while growing the depth of the back line with him, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga all options to start heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in defeat Garcia attempted nine crosses (two accurate) and won two of his four tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Espanyol.

Impact Garcia ranks 9th in the league and second among his teammates for attempted crosses this season. He maybe disappointed to have only registered three assists in his second season in La Liga, although it shows progress from his first season in which he failed to register any attacking returns.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Totals assist Garcia assisted once to go with three crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Garcia has now scored twice and assisted once in the last seven matches. This surpasses his goal and assist total from last season. He's also been averaging about four crosses per game, recording 15 (six accurate) in the last six contests.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another goal Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Barcelona.

Impact Garcia scored his second goal in the last four matches, which is a rare stat as he had only totaled one goal all last season. He has also just surpassed his career-high for crosses with 129, giving him an average of 4.1 a game.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE