Full-back Eric García, starter for FC Barcelona, achieved victory at AliSamiYen after an opening goal from Galatian winger Rafael Leão. Despite having been surpassed in the first goal of the match, the Barça player recovered and managed to score 1‑0 in the 28th minute, giving the Catalan team the advantage. The goal came thanks to the speed of the defender, who overtook Leão and delivered a precise pass to Batrakov, who converted it.
However, the celebration was marred when García suffered an injury during the play. The winger received a blow to the lower area of his right knee, which caused inflammation and pain that forced him to leave the field. In the mixed zone, the player explained that the injury was the result of a collision with Leão. “It's a little gift that I took from Türkiye,” he commented with a smile, adding that the blow occurred in a play with the Portuguese.
The final result was favorable for Barcelona, who took the three points on their visit to Türkiye. Despite the injury, García showed his character and determination, contributing both in defense and attack. Coach Xavi Hernández, who has kept García on the starting list, will evaluate his availability for the next match against Real Betis, scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
García's future will depend on the medical assessment and Xavi's decision regarding the duel against PSG the following Tuesday. If the full-back recovers in time, he could be a key piece in the Barça defense before the crucial match phase. Meanwhile, Barcelona maintains its position in the table, hoping to continue advancing in the competition after this victory abroad.