'Big game player': Fans identify Barcelona's unsung hero in thrilling Real Madrid win
He made a major impact on the result.
Barcelona had to fight extremely hard to secure a big 4-3 win over Real Madrid in their El Clasico clash on Sunday (11 May, 2025).
The Blaugrana had to come back from being 2-0 down, making an amazing comeback that was actually triggered by Eric Garcia’s goal.
Indeed, the Spanish defender scored his side’s first goal to motivate them into making a thrilling comeback in the first half.
Garcia was defensively solid too, making three tackles and winning six duels to harass Vinicius Jr & co in the game.
He is earning a lot of praise for his impressive display against Los Blancos, as here are some reactions from Reddit.
Malandropist: “We honestly need to keep him. Too versatile and useful to let go.”
MuchSky4730: “Good role players are one of the best things that makes successful teams function.”
Spidey070917: “Love Eric Garcia Man Always Shows up in whichever position you put him Started our comeback against benfica and inter both and starts it in el classio aswell. Big Game Player. Need to Keep him better than Araujo.”
Borngan: “Sergi Roberto regen to have for a decade. Welcome back.”
Hexarfan2013: “Bro is an upgraded version of Sergi Roberto. So glad we keep him.”
Jumali-254: “Put him in the GK position and he will still shine. He has been a revelation this year along with Ferran. Two players who we thought we would not need.”
Good_waves: “He’s a warrior. Barca need warriors.”
Barneystinsons: “I hope he stays. He's such a versatile player that we need when there are so many games to play. He doesn't complain either.”
