"The summer signing suffered a knock during the match, prompting brief concern among the Barça staff and supporters, but all signs now point to him being fully available for Tuesday night's European fixture at the Sportify Camp Nou. The Catalan shot-stopper was seen limping slightly as he boarded the team bus en route to Seville airport, and again while getting on the plane with the rest of the squad."
"For Hansi Flick, this is significant. Garcia has become his clear first-choice goalkeeper this season, ahead of both Wojciech Szczesny and the recovering Marc-Andre ter Stegen. With qualification for the knockout stages on the line, there was no appetite within the club to gamble on his availability and the medical green light has come at the perfect time. From a performance standpoint, Garcia delivered a mixed but solid display against Betis, as he had no chance whatsoever with Antony's opener."
Joan Garcia suffered a knock during Barcelona's 5-3 win over Real Betis, causing brief concern after he limped while boarding transport. Medical checks cleared him and dressing-room sources confirmed he is expected to start against Eintracht Frankfurt unless unforeseen complications arise. Garcia has emerged as Hansi Flick's clear first-choice goalkeeper this season, ahead of Wojciech Szczesny and the recovering Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The coaching staff preferred not to gamble on his availability with qualification for the knockout stages at stake. Garcia produced a mixed but solid performance against Betis, required to sweep behind a high defensive line, and now faces a different challenge in European competition.
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