Joan García’s Late Save Sends Barcelona Into Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals

Teammates praised the 24-year-old for a stoppage-time one-on-one save that preserved the win, sealing progression.

Overview

Barcelona won 2-0 away to Racing de Santander to advance, with Ferran Torres breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute.
Lamine Yamal added the second goal moments after the late scare to close out the result at El Sardinero.
In the 94th minute, Joan García denied substitute Manex Lozano in a one-on-one that would have forced extra time.
Hansi Flick was pleased with García’s display, while Ferran Torres said the team had to adapt to Racing’s rigid setup and stretch the field.
Defender Pau Cubarsí thanked García for bailing him out after the error, and Marc Casado hailed the goalkeeper as incredible and “the best in the world.”