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Flares and Whistles Greet Joan Garcia on Return to RCDE Stadium

The scene contrasted with his celebratory send-off at the same venue last May.

Overview

  • About 45 minutes before kickoff, Garcia stepped onto the pitch through a white haze created by several flares.
  • A large group of supporters gathered behind his goal to hassle him during warm-up with sustained whistles and jeers.
  • Club-installed nets behind both goals deterred attempts to throw objects toward the goalkeeper.
  • Whistles resumed as Garcia left for the dressing room roughly 20 minutes before kickoff.
  • Garcia and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal were reported as the most heavily booed players of the evening.