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Garcia dreaming of Champions League glory with Barcelona this season Joan Garcia enjoyed a strong debut campaign with Barcelona last season, and now has his sights set on European glory at Camp Nou.

1 DAY AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Pushing for larger role Garcia has been named in Spain's World Cup squad after winning La Liga with Barcelona as their undisputed first-choice goalkeeper and established himself as one of the most excitin...

Impact Garcia ended a breakthrough season as Barcelona's starting goalkeeper, making astonishing saves throughout a La Liga title-winning campaign while conceding just 35 goals across all competitions, with analysts ranking him above both David Raya and Unai Simon in several key metrics including save success rate, pass accuracy and long ball accuracy. Despite leading all three Spanish goalkeepers in those key statistical categories, his relative lack of international experience weighs against him in manager De la Fuente's assessment, leaving him as the third option heading into a tournament where his quality demands a stronger argument for a starting role. Garcia heads into the World Cup with enormous talent, a league title and the burning desire to prove he belongs ahead of both of his rivals in the national team pecking order.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal On Spain's World Cup Squad With No Real Madrid Players

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have been included in Spain’s World Cup squad which doesn't include any Real Madrid players.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal On Spain's World Cup Squad With No Real Madrid Players

Single save in win Joan Garcia recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over Betis.

Impact Garcia only faced two shots during Sunday's win and stopped one of them. It's disappointing he couldn't secure the clean sheet, but on a day where he faced fewer shots than goals Barcelona scored the win was never in doubt. On the whole it's another win and quiet day from Garcia, who has benefited from playing behind an excellent defense.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Single-save win Joan Garcia had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia faced only a single shot during Sunday's El Clasico, stopped it, and earned a big clean sheet. It wasn't nearly as difficult a match as might be expected, with Garcia doing his duty well and earning a simple clean sheet. During one of the most difficult matches of the season, a clean sheet and win is a brilliant return.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

How Barcelona won La Liga: Yamal channels that No. 10 magic and Flick fills the gaps

Lamine Yamal donned the No. 10 jersey once worn by Lionel Messi and took another step forward in his path to global stardom by helping to lead Barcelona to a second straight Spanis...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Barcelona wins at Osasuna and is on the cusp of La Liga title

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Osasuna that set up a chance for Hansi Flick’s side to be crowned Spanish league champions this weekend

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Three key saves Joan Garcia made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Osasuna.

Impact In what ended up being a one-goal game, Garcia's three saves proved to be crucial for Barcelona as they close in on another LaLiga title. The Catalan giants will need Garcia to continue being on point in El Clasico against Real Madrid which could ultimately settle the league crown.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet Garcia made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Getafe.

Impact Garcia kept a clean sheet, marking his 14th of the season. Over the last five matches, he has made 10 saves and six clearances, achieving three clean sheets during this period. His next challenge is against Osasuna, who have scored four goals in their last four games.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet Garcia had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia recorded a clearance and secured his 13th clean sheet of the campaign. He has now recorded 10 saves and six clearances across the last four games and registered two clean sheets in that span. His performances have been strong throughout the season and he has the most clean sheets this campaign.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona edges Celta to restore 9-point lead over Real Madrid but Yamal and Cancelo injured

Barcelona has restored its nine-point lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo during which Lamine Yamal and João Cancelo were injured before half...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Allows one in elimination Garcia had four saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia was decent with his four saves, but ultimately couldn't do enough to help Barcelona through to a win, being left out to dry a bit on the one goal allowed. This ends the goalies' UCL campaign with zero clean sheets, 21 saves and nine goals allowed. He will now look ahead to the league season, facing Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Joan Garcia had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Garcia did not see much action, ending the game with two saves and one goal conceded from a long-range effort. The concession means he has now gone three straight games without a clean sheet across all competitions. Stopping that run will matter greatly on Tuesday, when Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in their Champions League second leg with elimination on the line.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two against Atletico Garcia made one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia had a rough night as he was beaten twice, saving one but allowing a free kick and another goal later in the match. This continues his rough streak in UCL play, as he is yet to see a clean sheet in eight appearances. He will have time to regroup over the weekend when facing Espanyol, but will need to be better in the return leg.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

One save in win Joan Garcia made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Joan Garcia made two clearances and repelled one of two Atletico Madrid shots on goal Saturday as Barcelona earned a narrow 2-1 victory. Across his last five starting appearances (all competitions), Barca's keeper has made 11 saves and nine clearances while conceding six goals and recording one clean sheet. Joan Garcia will once more oppose the Atletico Madrid attack Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League Quarterfinal showdown.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

"Barça wouldn't be where they are if it weren't for him" – Arsenal star heaps praises on Barcelona's Joan Garcia Arsenal star David Raya has heaped special praise on Barcelona ace Joan Garcia for the latter's fine debut campaign at the Blaugrana.

MARCH 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Four saves in clean sheet win Joan Garcia made four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Joan Garcia made four saves as his side beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0. This was Garcia's 12th clean sheet in 23 La Liga games this season. He had gone three games without a clean sheet before this. He made four saves in the game, the most he had in the last seven games.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joan García Talked About the Result of the Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Match The Barcelona goalkeeper who was instrumental in the Catalan team's victory spoke about the team's performance against the Madrid team

MARCH 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Vinícius scores twice to lead Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico in La Liga

Vinícius Júnior has scored twice to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid and keep in touch with La Liga leader Barcelona

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Barcelona maintained their stranglehold on La Liga's title race on Sunday, though they were made to work hard for their 1-0 win over Rayo Va...

MARCH 22 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano: Ronald Araujo the unlikely hero while Joan Garcia stands tall on rare off days for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in narrow La Liga win

Spain makes light of failure to reschedule Finalissima vs. Argentina with comedy sketch

Spain’s soccer team has made light of its and Argentina’s failure to find an alternative venue to play the canceled “Finalissima” match after the original site of Qatar was made un...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Real Madrid faces Atletico in key La Liga derby as it tries to catch Barcelona

Real Madrid’s bid to catch Barcelona and win La Liga faces a critical test in the Spanish capital derby this weekend

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Will Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia be fit to face Atletico in UCL quarter-final? Report highlights Expected return date of calf injury Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia could be doubtful for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final with Atletico Madrid next month after sustaining a calf injury in the Round of 16 sec...

MARCH 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Calf issue proved minor Garcia (calf) didn't suffer any kind of injury, according to Alfredo Martinez from Onda Cero Radio.

Impact Garcia was forced off late in Wednesday's blowout win over Newcastle with calf discomfort, but reports confirm there's no structural damage. The starting goalkeeper is trending toward being available for Sunday's matchup against Rayo Vallecano, with his status set to hinge on how he responds in team training in the coming days. If he comes through sessions clean, he should be cleared to go. If not, Wojciech Szczesny will be set to start between the posts.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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