Barcelona goalkeeper surpasses his record from last season after 1-0 win vs Rayo Vallecano | Barca Universal

"Joan Garcia has now surpassed his tally from last season at Espanyol, preventing 9.47 expected goals with Barcelona, compared to 7.49 last season."

"Garcia's performance against Rayo featured four impressive saves, bringing his total of high-difficulty stops in La Liga to 22 for the season."

"With twelve clean sheets in just 23 La Liga matches, Joan Garcia is proving to be the backbone of Barcelona's title defence."

Joan Garcia played a crucial role in Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, making four important saves. He has surpassed his previous season's tally by preventing 9.47 expected goals with Barcelona, compared to 7.49 with Espanyol. Despite fewer total saves this season, his saves have been more decisive, with 22 high-difficulty stops in La Liga. Garcia's stellar form has led to his first call-up to the Spanish national team, where he outperforms peers like Unai Simon, David Raya, and Alex Remiro.

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