Barcelona summer arrival goes into his first ever El Clasico as Europe's best performer | Barca Universal

"Indeed, as pointed out by Mundo Deportivo, Joan Garcia has been the best-performing goalkeeper in Europe, and this has been backed by statistics. Garcia currently boasts the highest save percentage in Europe's top five leagues (83%), a figure that places him ahead of Como's Jean Butez, Roma's Mile Svilar, and even Real Madrid star Courtois' 76%. Furthermore, the Barcelona shot-stopper leads in recording a clean sheet in 54% of his matches compared to the Real Madrid veteran's 42%."

"Perhaps most impressively, Garcia has been busier and more decisive, averaging 5.4 saves per game, whereas Courtois averages just 0.9. Keeping Garcia's far improved tally when compared to Courtois, this game will be seen by many as the potential change of guard for the years to come, as far as the goalkeeping crown is concerned. For the longest time, Courtois was widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world."

"This weekend, Garcia will make his El Clasico debut, with the Spanish superstar heading into this game as Europe's top-performing goalkeeper. While this will be Garcia's first Clasico in Blaugrana colours, he is no stranger to frustrating Los Blancos. During his time at Espanyol last season, he notably produced a 10-save masterclass at the Bernabeu and was pivotal in a 1-0 victory against them, denying the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo."

Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final this Sunday, seeking revenge. Joan Garcia will make his El Clasico debut as Europe's top-performing goalkeeper. Garcia leads Europe's top five leagues with an 83% save percentage, higher than Courtois' 76%, and keeps clean sheets in 54% of matches versus Courtois' 42%. Garcia averages 5.4 saves per game compared to Courtois' 0.9. The contrast suggests a potential change of guard in goalkeeping prominence. Garcia previously produced a 10-save performance at the Bernabeu for Espanyol, instrumental in a 1-0 victory, denying players like Mbappe and Rodrygo.

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