Barcelona secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, with Eric Garcia playing a crucial role after coming off the bench to score an important equalizer. His goal brought the score to 4-4, before Raphinha’s late strike deep into stoppage time sealed the win for Barcelona.
Eric Garcia praised his team’s incredible resilience and the strong mentality they displayed in Portugal. Despite Benfica’s early lead and fierce opposition, Barcelona refused to lose heart and fought back to grab all three points. “Benfica is a very dangerous team, and they’ve caused us a lot of trouble,” Garcia remarked. “But this is an incredible victory. We are very happy. The team never lost its focus.”
Barcelona faced a setback early, conceding in the second minute, which disrupted their plans. However, Garcia was quick to highlight the team’s composure: “Starting by losing in the second minute is tough, but the team showed incredible mentality. Atlético Madrid lost here, so this victory shows how good we are,” he added.
As Barcelona looks ahead, Garcia also addressed rumors surrounding his future at the club, with speculation linking him to moves to Girona or Como. However, he remains focused on making an impact at Barcelona. “All players want to feel important. My goal is to make the most of the minutes I get and change the manager’s mind,” he said.
With qualification for the next round in sight, Barcelona will return home and focus on preparing for their upcoming La Liga clash with Valencia.
