"Joan Garcia stole the headlines after his performance in the Catalan derby, and rightfully so, given that he single-handedly took FC Barcelona to the win with his stunning display. Tonight, the Blaugrana take on Athletic Club in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup, and there is a good possibility that a completely different skillset of Garcia will be tested."
"So far in his career in the first division, Garcia has stood up against penalties on eight occasions. Of them, he has stopped two and thus has a save percentage of 25%, a number that does not particularly stand out. Considering how the player taking the penalty has the inherent advantage in a spot-kick, that number is not too bad at all. Of the eight penalties he has faced, six came during his time at Espanyol, of which he saved two."
Joan Garcia produced a match-winning performance in the Catalan derby and now faces Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal. A draw after 90 minutes leads directly to a penalty shootout, which would be Garcia’s first shootout as Barcelona goalkeeper. Garcia has faced eight First Division penalties, saving two for a 25% save rate. Six of those penalties occurred while at Espanyol, where he saved two, and two arrived since joining Barcelona, with both being conceded. Garcia enters the match in strong form and carries confidence into the potential shootout scenario.
Read at Barca Universal
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