A goalkeeper for a big team doesn’t have to save many shots per match, but the ones that are on target, he must clear them all. Barça needed a keeper with those qualities, and Joan is exceeding all expectations.
In the Super Cup, he already shone with two saves to prevent what would have been the equalizer against Real Madrid and secure the trophy for his team.
And today, with just a minute and a half left before the end, he literally denied Racing de Santander the goal that would have taken the match to extra time. In the end, from that save came Lamine Yamal’s goal that sealed the victory.
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The man responsible for guarding the posts for the Blaugrana side is proving in every match that he is directly responsible for the points his team earns and, now, he is also key in the qualifiers.
According to information from Mundo Deportivo, Luis De La Fuente would include him in the March call-up list alongside Unai Simón and David Raya. However, the Athletic goalkeeper would be the starter, which raises the question… Does Joan deserve to take his place?
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