FC Barcelona defender Eric García praised Lamine Yamal's performance after the 4‑1 victory over Galatasaray at the AliSamiYen. In an interview with the press, García highlighted that the young striker is “so good that the only thing we have to do is motivate him,” describing him as the best player on the team.
García recalled that the match was played in a stadium that “is very difficult to conquer in Europe” and that victory there “is something that we must value highly.” He pointed out that Yamal's performance in the second half was decisive, as Barça managed to come back after a first half in which the rival dominated. “We showed the quality we have up front,” he added, referring to the impact of Yamal and the full-backs on the offensive.
The defender also commented on the goal that Galatasaray received. “I don't think it was our mistake,” he explained, indicating that the play was well executed by the Turkish team. García highlighted the performance of his teammates, highlighting Cúbar and Gerard Piqué as “playing a great game” and stressed that, despite the difference in the score, Barça “was playing well” from the beginning of the second half.
Regarding the dynamics of the match, García admitted that in the first twenty minutes of the second half “we could have rushed some passes,” but he assured that the team maintained defensive solidity. “The first 20 minutes of the second half were incredible,” he said, noting that the team's energy had skyrocketed after the comeback.
With the victory, Barcelona continues to consolidate its position in the group stage of the Champions League, while Galatasaray is forced to rethink its strategy for the next matches. For Barça, the next objective is to maintain consistency in European matches and continue taking advantage of the quality of players like Lamine Yamal, whose motivation and performance are key to the season's plans.