On January 3, in the 18th round of La Liga, Espanyol will host Barcelona. In this match, Joan García will face his former club. Before the game, Espanyol defender and second captain Cabrera shared his thoughts in an interview with TV3.
Regarding Joan García, Cabrera said, "Fans have the right to boo anyone, but they must act cautiously, especially considering that the club cannot be harmed. Espanyol receives a sum of money as a result, which is very beneficial for strengthening the squad, so it's best not to harm the club's interests."
This summer, Barcelona paid a release clause (€25 million plus consumer price index) to bring in Joan García, a former member of Espanyol's youth academy and a key figure in their previous survival attempt. As a player for their arch-rivals, Joan García will be returning to his former club for the first time.