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Eric Garcia discusses Barcelona's Champions League goals and Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or candidacy

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Eric Garcia discusses Barcelona's Champions League goals and Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or candidacy

Summary

Eric Garcia, the FC Barcelona defender, was honored by his hometown of Martorell following Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory. Garcia reflected on his limited playing time during the tournament, where he made one appearance in the final. He emphasized Barcelona's ambitions for the Champions League, stating the competition is their main objective this season. Garcia also backed teammate Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or, comparing his talents to those of Lionel Messi. He expressed confidence in both goalkeepers, Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny, amid ongoing team performances.

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•Garcia was recognized in Martorell for winning the World Cup.
•He aims for Champions League glory with Barcelona this season.
•Garcia supports Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or.
•He compared Yamal’s talent to that of Lionel Messi.
•Garcia expresses trust in goalkeepers Joan Garcia and Szczesny.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eric Garcia talks Lamine, Messi, Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Champions League, Ballon d’Or: ‘He deserves it’

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FC Barcelona defender Eric Garcia visited his hometown of Martorell today where he was honoured by the local council following his 2026 FIFA World Cup triump with the Spanish national team. Following ...
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