Galatasaray Assistant Coach Ismael Garcia Makes Statements Regarding Barcelona Match
Galatasaray coach Garcia pointed out the difficulty of facing the Catalan team and emphasized that they are the biggest favorites of the tournament.
Galatasaray Assistant Coach Ismael Garcia touched upon the difficulties of playing against Barcelona in an interview he gave to the Spanish press before the major clash and expressed their respect for the opponent.
Interview and Expectations
Galatasaray Assistant Coach Ismael Garcia gave an exclusive interview to the newspaper Sport before the critical match.
Respect for the Opponent
Garcia stated that they have great respect for Barcelona but are not afraid of them, and that they have good players at their disposal.
Dentist Analogy
Garcia noted that playing against Barcelona is like going to the dentist, and knowing that it will hurt, they have to cope with it.
Champions League Favorite
The experienced figure added that the Catalan team is in the position of the number one candidate to win the Champions League.
Assessment of Raphinha
Touching upon the absence of Raphinha, Garcia shared his satisfaction that the opposing player will not feature in this match.