Garcia Connects Osasuna to Eintracht: Barca’s Calm, Craft, and Pedri’s Passing Secret
13 December 2025
Garcia on Osasuna’s Similarity to Eintracht Frankfurt
Eric Garcia compared Osasuna's approach to the way Barcelona faced Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, saying the matchups felt remarkably alike. He suggested the scenarios were similar in defensive compactness and in the decisive moments of the second half.
Calm Wins and Flexible Roles
Speaking after Barcelona's 2-0 victory over Osasuna, Garcia told Mundo Deportivo that Osasuna was a rival echoing Eintracht: a well-organized side that defends with a low block and relies on counterattacks. He admitted a rhythm lapse in ball circulation in the first half but stressed the importance of a demanding run of games and the eventual win.
Depth, Focus, and Pedri
He added that the win matters because it brings calm and widens the gap with some rivals. Atletico Madrid won too, but Barcelona pulled away from Villarreal and Real Madrid who play tomorrow.
Versatility as a Strength
Garcia also addressed the issue of players occupying multiple positions. He acknowledged that this versatility is a strength for Barcelona this season, noting that a flexible squad keeps everyone focused; no one is guaranteed a spot, which bodes well for the team and the coach.
Pedri, the Midfield Fixer
On his role in midfield alongside Pedri, he explained: when things get tight in the middle, give the ball to Pedri and he will take care of the rest.
Humor break: Punchline 1 — If Osasuna is Eintracht, Barcelona’s plan is a GPS: always recalculating, never lost on the way to victory.
Humor break: Punchline 2 — Pedri’s passes are so precise that even the ball files a complaint with buffering: zero delay, all right on target.
