"Eric Garcia has sent out a defiant message to Barcelona fans in the wake of Tuesday's humbling defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League. The Spain star and Pau Cubarsi took time out at the end of the game to go over and applaud the travelling supporters despite being on the end of a heavy defeat. Eric has now taken to social media and is refusing to give up hope of automatic qualification to the knockout stages just yet."
"He wrote on Instagram: "We have 3 matches left to add the 9 points and be where the club deserves. Thank you to everyone who came to London, we felt you close!" Barcelona's next three games in the competition are against Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge and FC Copenhagen. It's thought that victory in all three games should be just enough to secure a place in the top eight of the standings."
Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi applauded travelling Barcelona supporters after the heavy Champions League defeat to Chelsea. Garcia posted on Instagram refusing to give up hope of automatic qualification to the knockout stages. He wrote that three matches remain and nine points are needed to reach the place the club deserves, and he thanked the fans who travelled to London. Barcelona's remaining group-stage opponents are Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge and FC Copenhagen. Victory in all three matches is thought to be sufficient to secure a place in the top eight of the standings. Players showed appreciation to the supporters despite the heavy loss, signaling unity and determination ahead of the decisive fixtures.
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