Eric Garcia, Cancelo react after Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona: ‘The image they show for the offside…’

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• We just have to keep going.
• The team played well, and we dominated.
• “It’s true that in the second half there was a moment when they pressed harder, but overall we were good: we had many chances, but we only conceded two crosses into the box, and that’s something we need to improve both offensively and defensively.”Eric then turned his attention to the UEFA Champions League, with Barcelona set to face Slavia Prague this week.“It’s something we need to improve for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Slavia Prague.
• You score the equaliser, and then, on the very next play, they score the 2-1… It was a tough blow,” he said. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We tried until the end, we had another shot off the post from Kounde, and there’s not much else to say, really.” Joao Cancelo reactsJoao Cancelo made his debut vs Real Sociedad.
• (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/)Meanwhile, Joao Cancelo made his second debut for Barcelona, having joined the club on loan from Al Hilal last week. The full-back, who played on the left flank, delivered a cross that Jules Kounde headed against the crossbar in one of Barcelona’s five efforts that hit the woodwork. Speaking to the media after the game, Cancelo explained Hansi Flick had asked of him, saying (h/t Mundo Deportivo):AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Flick asked me for attacking runs and one-on-one situations, and although I missed a few passes, I think I started the game well.”He also spoke about what the Barcelona sporting department was looking for with his return, saying:“They want versatility because I can play on both wings and my experience to help the younger players.”Regarding the match, he said: “We were better, we created chances, but that’s football and sometimes these things happen.