Eric Garcia laughs during a live TV3 interview
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Ricardo Castelló
The FC Barcelona celebrated their La Liga title in grand style alongside their fans at a packed Spotify Camp Nou, following a triumph over arch-rivals Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s side took control early with quick goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres, igniting euphoria among supporters from the get-go.
After the final whistle by referee Hernández Hernández, the Blaugrana players celebrated on the Camp Nou pitch, creating unforgettable moments—especially Eric Garcia, who drew attention during his TV3 interview.
The Barcelona defender spoke to Catalonia’s public broadcaster, where he faced questions about the heated altercation between Fede Valverde and Tchouaméni days before the Clásico. Despite the incident, Tchouaméni started the match. The TV3 journalist didn’t let the opportunity slip: “Half serious, half joking, but we have to ask: how many memes have you guys sent each other about Tchouaméni and Valverde?”
Hansi Flick’s Barça celebrated their victory at Spotify Camp Nou
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Hearing the question, Eric Garcia’s face said it all, but he couldn’t hold back a laugh. “Well, obviously, it surprised the whole team. But today we’re going to enjoy the win and let them handle what they need to handle.”
Still laughing, the reporter pressed: “Did you just say they should keep fighting?” Garcia quickly clarified, “No.”
**A Heavy Fine**
It’s worth noting that Florentino Pérez decided to take action, imposing a €500,000 fine on each player—an unprecedented penalty in the club’s recent history. This episode highlighted the difficult moment Real Madrid is experiencing.
After the news broke on X (formerly Twitter), users mocked the situation unfolding at the club. They didn’t hesitate to create a wave of memes poking fun at both Valverde and Tchouaméni. It’s possible that some of those memes ended up in Barça’s WhatsApp group.
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