Barça wins and Hansi Flick goes straight for Joan García: 'He screws up...'

FC Barcelona have achieved a hard-fought but very valuable victory tonight at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. The Culers prevailed 3-1 against Real Oviedo in a highly demanding match. Flick had to field a makeshift starting eleven due to absences, but even so, he started with several locker room pillars such as Joan García, Cubarsí, Pedri, and Raphinha.

The first half left many doubts among Culer fans. Barça lacked ball movement against the defensive wall set up by Oviedo. Only Raphinha, with a shot from the edge of the box that hit the woodwork, brought some imbalance.

Joan García, protagonist

To make matters worse, a serious mistake marked the script of the first act. Joan García tried to play out with his foot and lost the ball in a dangerous area. Reina took advantage of the gift and put Oviedo ahead with a goal that fired up the crowd.

Barça reached halftime needing to react. Flick adjusted the lines and demanded more movement in the creative zone. From there, the match clearly changed course.

In the second half, the Catalans showed a much higher level. Joan García barely had any work, as the ball became Culer monopoly. The pressing after losing possession and the quick ball movement caused constant arrivals in the opponent's box.

Joan García surely feels relieved after the comeback

The equalizer came thanks to persistence with crosses. Eric pounced on a rebound in the six-yard box and sent it into the net with determination. The goal gave confidence and pushed Barça toward the comeback.

Just a few minutes later, Lewandowski appeared to decide the match. The striker took advantage of a precise cross from the wing and finished calmly with his head. The definitive 3-1 was scored by Araújo after a precise corner delivery and reflected the Catalan team's ability to respond in a tough setting.

Hansi Flick goes to Joan García after Oviedo-Barça

Joan García was the absolute protagonist of the match. His mistake could have been very costly, but Flick surely won't hesitate to come to his defense. For the German coach, the "blunder" doesn't fall solely on the goalkeeper.

The style imposed by Hansi Flick requires the goalkeeper to take risks when playing out from the back. Joan García follows that order and takes risks, although this time it didn't work out for him. Flick, aware of this, encourages him to keep playing as he has so far.

Between the posts, Joan keeps showing outstanding qualities and transmits personality. His courage when starting play helps Barça keep their possession identity. He failed tonight, but he also proved that the club has a goalkeeper with character and a future in him.