Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has lauded defender Eric Garcia’s adaptability after their convincing 4-1 La Liga victory against Girona on Sunday, March 30th.
Hansi Flick Praises Eric Garcia’s Versatility
Following Barcelona’s dominant performance over Girona, Hansi Flick highlighted Eric Garcia’s crucial role and flexibility within the team. Garcia, traditionally a centre-back, showcased his ability to play in midfield during the match, further impressing the Barcelona boss.
Flick said of Garcia’s performance:
“Eric is doing brilliantly. He trains well. He’s a professional. He’s in good harmony with the entire dressing room, and the fact that he can play in multiple positions is positive for us.”
Garcia’s versatility is proving to be a valuable asset for Barcelona as they navigate the season, competing in both La Liga and other competitions. His contributions this season include three goals and one assist in 30 appearances across all competitions. Within La Liga, he has provided a goal and an assist in 20 matches, playing a key role in Barcelona’s pursuit of the league title.
Barcelona Secures Victory Against Girona
The La Liga match against Girona at home saw Barcelona extend their winning streak to nine games, solidifying their position in the league standings. The game unfolded with an own goal from Girona’s Ladislav Krejci putting Barcelona ahead just before halftime.
Key moments from the match include:
- Own Goal: Ladislav Krejci inadvertently scored into his own net, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead.
- Girona Equalizes: Amaut Danjuma leveled the score for Girona in the 53rd minute, briefly making it 1-1.
- Lewandowski’s Strike: Robert Lewandowski responded emphatically, scoring to restore Barcelona’s lead.
- Ferran Torres Seals the Win: A late goal from Ferran Torres secured a comfortable 4-1 victory for Barcelona.
This victory propelled Barcelona three points ahead of their rivals, Real Madrid, in the La Liga title race, with only nine games remaining in the season.
Robert Lewandowski’s Goal-Scoring Prowess
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski delivered a stellar performance against Girona, scoring a crucial brace in the second half. His first goal re-established Barcelona’s lead, while his second further extended their advantage.
Following his two goals against Girona, Lewandowski’s season tally has reached an impressive 38 goals and 3 assists in 42 games across all competitions. In La Liga alone, he has scored 25 goals in 28 appearances, currently leading the goal-scoring charts by three goals ahead of Kylian Mbappe.
Addressing questions about his age and performance, Lewandowski stated:
“A lot of people are talking about my age, but I know I’m working as hard as always. I want to play at the top level for a few more years. I feel very good physically. There’s no difference between a few years ago and now in terms of my stats. We know we’re going to play at a high level until the end. If we’re focused like we were today, we’re very dangerous.”
Lewandowski’s continued high-level performances demonstrate his commitment and effectiveness as a top striker for Barcelona.
Looking Ahead
Barcelona’s next challenge is an away game against Atletico Madrid for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday, April 2nd. The first leg at home ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, setting the stage for a decisive second encounter.
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