Why did Barcelona sub off Joan Garcia for Szczesny vs Newcastle in Champions League?
Camp Nou was the stage for the second leg of the Round of 16 clash between Barcelona and Newcastle in the 2025-26 Champions League. Shockingly, goalkeeper Joan Garcia was unable to finish the match, forcing Hansi Flick to substitute him for the veteran Wojciech Szczesny.
With the score sitting at a dominant 7-2 in the 83rd minute, Garcia overextended while attempting to stop a shot. Unfortunately, the Spanish goalkeeper was unable to get back to his feet, forcing the club into an unexpected goalkeeper change despite the massive lead.
Polish veteran Wojciech Szczesny entered the fray for the final minutes to see out the victory. Early reports suggest that Garcia suffered an injury to his left leg, though Barcelona is expected to reveal more details in the coming hours to determine the severity of the issue.
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