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Barcelona goalkeeper identifies key improvement needed after conceding against Alaves

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Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia expressed satisfaction with his team's 6-1 win over Alaves, despite not keeping a clean sheet, as reported by Mundo Deportivo via Barca News Network. The team conceded a goal in the final phase after a lapse in concentration from the backline. Garcia emphasized that the key aspect was winning the game.

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Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia expressed satisfaction with his team's 6-1 win over Alaves, despite not keeping a clean sheet, as reported by Mundo Deportivo via Barca News Network. The team conceded a goal in the final phase after a lapse in concentration from the backline. Garcia emphasized that the key aspect was winning the game. He highlighted the team's ability to stay focused and respond after a difficult week.

Garcia praised teammates Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas for performing well out of their regular positions, demonstrating their character and skill. He noted that good players can adapt to different positions, and he was happy with their performances. The Barcelona goalkeeper also reflected on the team's defensive improvement, stating that teams are creating fewer chances against them compared to the previous year.

Looking ahead, Garcia expressed enthusiasm for upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid. He noted that the team had benefited from a win and extra rest, and was now focused on preparing for their next Champions League match at home. Garcia hopes for the return of injured defenders ahead of these significant tests.

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FC Barcelona added another win to their La Liga record as they defeated Alaves 6-1 in their 11th league game of the season. After the defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, such a performance would surely have restored the morale of the Blaugrana team. However, one aspect that would have somewhat soured such a high-level performance was the Catalan team’s inability to keep a clean-sheet. The former Real Madrid forward was able to score a goal for his team in the final phase of the game after a lapse of concentration from the Barcelona backline. We stayed focused and played well. We had to respond after the difficult week we had, with two defeats. We are still top of the league.

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