"Yet, there was one player, who has become untouchable in the lineup, who featured from the start and proved his worth once again with his reliability and versatility - Eric Garcia. Once again irreplaceable, Garcia is the only player to have featured in all 24 official matches for Barcelona this season. With 1,861 minutes under his belt this term, the 24-year-old Spaniard is the most-utilised player in this Barcelona squad."
"On Tuesday night, in Guadalajara, he started in the heart of the defence alongside goalscorer Andreas Christensen. From the back, the Spaniard organised the team as usual and even came close to scoring from his own half. After the half-time break, Garcia found himself moving to the right-back position as Flick opted to substitute Marc Bernal for Pau Cubarsi and move Marc Casado to midfield."
"After the half-time break, Garcia found himself moving to the right-back position as Flick opted to substitute Marc Bernal for Pau Cubarsi and move Marc Casado to midfield. The 24-year-old versatile star was in control of proceedings on the right side of the defence as well, effecting some important defensive actions while trying to help the team break open the Guadalajara rearguard."
FC Barcelona beat CD Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 while Hansi Flick rotated the squad. Eric Garcia started and played a key role, partnering Andreas Christensen in central defence and helping organise play from the back. Garcia has played every one of Barcelona's 24 official matches this season, accumulating 1,861 minutes and becoming the squad's most-utilised player. He demonstrated versatility by shifting to right-back after half-time and later to defensive midfield, making important defensive actions and nearly scoring from his own half. Garcia recently renewed his contract and functioned as a 3-in-1 option for the coach.
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