Joan Garcia overcame a significant first-half injury scare to help his side maintain a 1-0 lead against Rayo Vallecano heading into the break.
Barcelona entered halftime with a 1-0 advantage over Rayo Vallecano, despite a tense injury scare involving goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Following a previous physical fright against Newcastle, Garcia appeared to suffer fresh discomfort during the first half.
Although Wojciech Szczesny prepared to sub on, Garcia opted to continue, steadying a side wary of the international break and upcoming Champions League quarter-finals.
The club’s medical staff and Hansi Flick remained attentive after the goalkeeper gave “another fright” to the bench.
Flick has been vocal about his selection consistency, recently stating, “I’m only worried,” when discussing his choice not to rotate the lineup.
Barca fans breathed a sigh of relief as Garcia stayed on, ensuring the Catalans avoided a destabilizing twist before the halftime whistle.