The debate over the goalkeeper position between Juan García and Unai Simón turned into a one-sided contest after the large gap between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao settled any discussion during their match in Jeddah.

Barcelona goalkeeper Juan Garcia benefited from the ideal form that Barcelona is experiencing, with a streak of nine consecutive victories, while Unai Simon found himself a victim of his team's fragility, which collapsed after Ferran Torres' first goal.

Garcia made only two safe interventions at the start of the match, while Unai had a good beginning and saved dangerous attempts from Pedri and Fermin. However, the opening goal completely opened the floodgates, as the Athletic goalkeeper conceded four goals amid overwhelming offensive pressure and repeated defensive mistakes, making the evaluation of his performance in the match seem harsh and unfair.

According to observers, the match was not a true benchmark for comparing the two goalkeepers due to the clear difference in overall team performance, making it unfair to judge Unai or prefer Juan Garcia based on this encounter.

Meanwhile, García continues to attract attention with Barcelona, keeping the debate about the future of the Spanish national team's goalkeeper position open. Although coach Luis de la Fuente maintains his confidence in Unai Simón, the winner of the 2023 UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024, the rising performance of Barcelona’s goalkeeper may influence the coaching staff's decisions in upcoming competitions.

The discussion about guarding the Spanish national team's goal remains prominent in the Spanish sports scene and could turn into a decisive decision as international dates approach, especially with the road to the World Cup drawing near.