FC Barcelona added another win to their La Liga record as [they defeated Alaves 6-1](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/fermin-9-5-yamal-9-0-fc-barcelona-6-1-deportivo-alaves-player-ratings/) in their 11th league game of the season. After the defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, such a performance would surely have restored the morale of the Blaugrana team.
However, one aspect that would have somewhat soured such a high-level performance was the Catalan team’s inability to keep a clean-sheet. The former Real Madrid forward was able to score a goal for his team in the final phase of the game after a lapse of concentration from the Barcelona backline.
Still, as [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261031/1004245588/joan-garcia-teniamos-responder-semana-dura.html) has reported, the goalkeeper Joan Garcia was happy with his team’s win, and expressed this sentiment as he talked to the media after the match:
**“We did our job. We stayed focused and played well. We had to respond after the difficult week we had, with two defeats. We are still top of the league. We must keep a cool head to remain leaders. The goal we conceded? Every goalkeeper will tell you the same thing: they want to keep a clean sheet. But the important thing is to win.”**
The Spaniard also praised Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas for their ability to put in such a good performance despite playing out of their regular positions:
**“It was a somewhat unusual defensive line for us. But Frenkie and Brian showed great character and demonstrated how good they are as players. Brian put in a very good performance in a difficult match because it was not his usual position. He showed the personality he has. Frenkie gives us a lot on the ball and hardly ever loses it. Good players can perform well regardless of the position they play in. That is exactly what both of them have demonstrated today. I am very happy for them.”**
The Barcelona goalkeeper also commented on what went wrong in the games against PSG and Real Madrid:
**“Against top teams like PSG and Real Madrid, everything is decided by fine margins towards the end. In our last match against Madrid, we did a lot of things well, but in the end the result slipped away because of two small details. We must focus on that: staying concentrated and avoiding mistakes. We know that we have a lot of potential going forward, and if we are a reliable, solid team, we have a much better chance of winning.”**
Despite not being able to keep a clean sheet, Garcia believed the team was improving defensively:
**“I think we have taken a step forward, and I believe teams are creating far fewer chances against us than they did last year, although there are still a couple of things we need to work on. It is also part of our style of play. We know that it involves taking risks, and we have shown that it is worth doing so. It is true that you are inevitably a little more exposed, but I think taking those risks in attack is worthwhile.”**
Going forward, the Spaniard was looking forward to the matches against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid:
**“We are really looking forward to what lies ahead. This week, having a little more time to rest and winning this match has done us a lot of good. The way the match went has also helped enormously. Now, the focus is on resting and preparing for our next match here at home in the Champions League. We are really looking forward to it and want to put in a good performance.”**
As is the case for the rest of the team, these two upcoming matches will also be significant tests for Joan Garcia. He will be particularly hopeful that some injured defenders can return to action for Barcelona ahead of these upcoming games and he will be able to keep a clean sheet.