"FC Barcelona endured a night to forget on Monday as they lost 2-1 to Girona at Estadi Montilivi in La Liga. The defeat, which came under controversial circumstances thanks to some dodgy officiating, left a bitter taste. However, beyond that, the Blaugrana also lost an important player to a physical problem, piling on their misery. Eric Garcia withdrawn due to muscular discomfort Indeed, according to SPORT, key defender Eric Garcia, who has played in every match this season for Barcelona, was substituted with muscle discomfort. The Barça defender gave everything as he always does, but had to be replaced in the 73rd minute after feeling untimely discomfort in the back of his thigh."
"Garcia was able to walk off the pitch by himself, which is a positive sign, but he left clearly frustrated by the physical problem. The Spanish defender will now undergo medical tests to determine the problem. But, as per the report, the initial sensations were not positive. It will be necessary to wait for the medical assessment to determine the exact extent of the issue."
FC Barcelona lost 2-1 to Girona at Estadi Montilivi in La Liga amid controversial officiating. The defeat was compounded when defender Eric Garcia left the match with muscular discomfort and was substituted in the 73rd minute. Garcia reported untimely discomfort in the back of his thigh but was able to walk off the pitch without assistance. He appeared frustrated and will undergo medical tests to determine the severity of the issue, with initial sensations reported as not positive. Garcia has featured in all 38 matches this season, contributing a goal and an assist. His availability for the upcoming Levante match will depend on the medical assessment.
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