Eric Garcia ready and travelling to Madrid for Atletico derby
Barcelona received a boost as Garcia completed the latest training and is set to travel for the Sunday 21:00 LaLiga clash.
Barcelona have received a timely boost ahead of one of the season's biggest fixtures: the LaLiga derby at Atletico Madrid scheduled for Sunday with a 21:00 kick-off.
Defender Eric Garcia has passed the club's latest training session and will travel with the squad to Madrid, the club confirmed through internal channels.
If Garcia completes tomorrow's training fully, he is expected to be included in the starting lineup for the match, according to local reports.
Why his presence matters
For Barcelona this game carries added weight: the team has already lost two big derbies this season, against PSG in the Champions League and against Real Madrid in LaLiga, and a positive result in Madrid would ease mounting pressure.
Atletico arrive prepared for the clash as hosts, setting the stage for a high-intensity encounter in the Spanish capital. Barcelona will rely on defensive reinforcements like Garcia to shore up their backline.
Photo: press material from the event
