Barcelona star shares emotional reaction to long-awaited international debut: ‘I was so excited that…’
Joan Garcia marked a major milestone in his career after making his debut for Spain in a friendly against Egypt. The Barcelona goalkeeper was introduced in the 63rd minute, replacing David Raya, in w...
Barcelona star shares emotional reaction to long-awaited international debut: ‘I was so excited that…’ Joan Garcia marked a major milestone in his career after making his debut for Spain in a friendly against Egypt. The Barcelona goalkeeper was introduced in the 63rd minute, replacing David Raya, in what turned out to be a memorable night at the RCDE Stadium. Having previously played for Espanyol, Garcia’s return to the same ground in Spain colours brought a mixed reaction from the crowd.
While some whistles were heard, applause ultimately took over as the goalkeeper stepped onto the pitch. Reflecting on that moment, Garcia said that his focus remained untouched by the atmosphere around him. “The boos?
I was so focused and excited that everything else took a back seat. I’m really happy with the work I’ve put in that’s allowed me to get here,” said the debutant. Making his Spain debut at a stadium where he had earlier built his reputation added a unique twist to the occasion.
Still, the goalkeeper insisted that the location was secondary to the achievement itself. “The truth is, I was excited to make my debut at any stadium in the world. ” The bigger picture Joan Garcia made his national team debut against Egypt.