"Deployed in a makeshift role as a defensive midfielder, the 24-year-old Spaniard delivered a brilliant all-round display, one that earned him the first ovation at the new Spotify Camp Nou, reports Mundo Deportivo. He did not score and he did not assist, but Eric was decisive in Barça's win against Athletic Club. Against Athletic, the versatile defender was decisive in Lewandowski's first goal after winning the ball back before Lamine provided the assist. He was crucial again when he stole the ball in midfield before Fermin made it 3-0."
"It could not have been more perfect. FC Barcelona marked their homecoming to the new Spotify Camp Nou with a spectacular performance and victory, thrashing Athletic Club 4-0 earlier today. Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, along with a Ferran Torres double sealed a triumphant victory for the Blaugrana on their return home. Eric Garcia reigns supreme Almost everyone on the pitch performed exceptionally, but one of the most standout players on the evening happened to be Eric Garcia."
FC Barcelona returned to the new Spotify Camp Nou with a commanding 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, powered by goals from Robert Lewandowski, Fermín López and a Ferran Torres double. Eric García was deployed as a makeshift defensive midfielder and produced a decisive all-round performance, winning possession that led to goals and earning a standing ovation when substituted in the 74th minute. Hansi Flick explained the selection due to Araujo and Christensen’s fatigue and De Jong’s suspension, citing García as the player able to fill the midfield role effectively.
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