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.”