Barcelona slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Chelsea on Wednesday night, with the home side taking advantage of the game at will. While Hansi Flick was optimistic in his post-match analysis of the upcoming Barcelona side, Eric Garcia was not of the same opinion.
The general analysis was that Barcelona had started in a reasonable way, and had the first chance to take the lead through Ferran Torres. Things started to go down the hill not long after.
“It was a crap night. We were coming from a good field against Athletic. We started the game well and had a few good chances. We tried to hold on a bit in the second half, but he killed it,” as quoted by Marca.
🔵🔴 @ ericgm3tras la defeata del barça, en @Movistarfutbol
👍🏽 “I think we’ve been married bien el patido”
😢 “La Segunda Parte Hemos Intentado Aguantar y La Defrota Te Duele”
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– el Partidazo de Cope (@Partidazope) November 25, 2025
‘We have to be more competitive’ – Eric Garcia
Garcia went on to say that he felt that his side could not keep the ball, and their pressure did not come home at any time.
“I think they were pressuring us
In Barcelona, it was the third straight defeat in games against the big sides they faced this season, namely Paris Saint-Gerriin, Real Madrid, now and now Chelsea.
“The games we played are getting used to it. We need to be more competitive in these types of games. Duels, second balls… if you don’t make yourself strong, it’s impossible to win.”
’11 Against 11, we had our chances’ – Joan Garcia
Goalkeeper Joan Garcia also spoke to Movistar + after the match, and acknowledged Chelsea’s superiority.
“It’s been tough. It’s been 11 against 11, and each one under … We tried to take out what he has to fight for this game, and they’re a good team, and we took out.”
Garcia was also asked if Chelsea had more gear than Barcelona
In the end, that’s their style, we play at Tempo]to press very high, to go one-on-one, but I think it’s 11 times we found spaces, but it can’t be. “
”Ha Sido du”.
LAS Palabras de Joan García. #Ucl # Lacasadelfútbol pic.twitter.com/LM7hpphedrt
– Fútbol en Movistar Plus + (@movistarfutbol) November 25, 2025
On Saturday, Barcelona secured their first clean sheet since Garcia was out with a groin injury, but even with Garcia back in goal, their defensive weaknesses dominated again.
“We want to achieve as many clean sheets as possible. Sometimes it can’t be, even if we want to win.”
Flick is critical of Ronald Araujo’s decision making with his sending off, and Garcia was asked about Uruguay’s attitude at the right time.
“No one likes to leave their team with a young player, but in the end, the message from the dressing room was to show a lot of desire, to take advantage of the opportunities, but then the goal at the beginning of the second half stopped that happening.”
