Goalkeeper Joan García returned to action after a right knee injury and proved to be the best in the Zamora Trophy ranking, with an average of 0.83 goals conceded per game. FCBarcelona beat Getafe 3‑0 in the last match of the season, and García's performance was decisive for the team to maintain its defensive dominance.
García's return came after a training break, while the club evaluated his recovery. HansiFlick, the coach, trusted the Catalan for the game against Getafe, and the decision paid off. The goalkeeper remained unstoppable during the 90 minutes, conceding only one scoring opportunity, which was blocked by striker Iván Azón in the 26th minute. With this performance, García added another clean sheet to his list, the fourth of the season, after the games against Elche, Athletic Club and Valencia.
García's performance is not limited to stops. According to the Zamora award table, published by the newspaper Marca, his average number of goals conceded per game stands at 0.83, which places him ahead of Radu, Celta's goalkeeper, who occupies second place with 0.86. The calculation of the average excludes the match against Racing de Santander, where García played less than 60 minutes and, due to regulations, is not counted. If that goal were excluded, their average would be 0.67, which would increase the difference with their competitors.
In addition to his effectiveness on the ball, García stands out for his precision with his foot and his ability to recover possession. In the match against Sevilla, Croatian Dominik Livaković completed 15 of 18 passes (83% accuracy), while García achieved 100% with 20 of 20. He also recovered eleven balls against Getafe, compared to Livaković's eight recoveries against Sevilla. These figures are valued by Flick, who appreciates how quickly the goalkeeper can restore possession and allow the team to press higher.
With this second Zamora Trophy in his hands, García would move closer to the elite of Barça goalkeepers. His first title last season put him above Courtois, with an average of 0.71. If he manages to repeat the feat, he would surpass legendary goalkeepers such as Andoni Zubizarreta, MarcAndré TerStegen and Bravo, and would approach the podium of the most recognized, among whom are Antoni Ramallets, Víctor Valdés and Salvador Sadurní. The next step for the team will be to maintain defensive solidity and continue seeking glory next season.