"Despite having been a key figure for Espanyol last season in securing survival in the top flight, the blue-and-white supporters have not forgiven his decision to sign for Barcelona last summer. The reaction was evident as soon as he stepped onto the pitch. Garcia, who did not set foot on the grass before the warm-up, was booed and insulted when he entered the field of play for the first time by virtually the entire home crowd."
"He warmed up at the end opposite La Grada, the ultras' section of Espanyol, but even so, he did not escape a very hostile reception. Whistles, insults and chants of "P*** Barça" filled the stadium for several minutes. During the match, some supporters were expected to throw toy mice onto the pitch. Espanyol installed the netting to protect the players from potential objects, but before kick-off these items were already visible, along with banknotes bearing the face of the Barcelona goalkeeper."
Espanyol supporters reacted angrily to Joan Garcia's move to Barcelona, viewing it as betrayal despite his role in securing La Liga survival. He was booed and insulted by virtually the entire home crowd when he entered the field and warmed up opposite La Grada, receiving whistles and chants of "P*** Barça". Fans prepared to throw toy mice and displayed banknotes bearing the Barcelona goalkeeper's face. Netting was installed to protect players. Thousands gathered at the team bus with hostile chants including "We want his head." Banners accused him of abandoning the club for its biggest rival.
Read at Barca Universal
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