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Barcelona end 18-game Champions League clean sheet drought in 3-0 win over Aston Villa

Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, bringing an end to an 18-game run in the Champions League without a clean sheet. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a decisive save against Johan Manzambi while the hosts held a single-goal advantage, preserving the shutout and halting a defensive drought that stretched back to April 2025.

Following the match, manager Hansi Flick expressed particular satisfaction with the defensive resilience shown against a strong opponent.

The triumph also reinforced a dominant home streak against English clubs in the competition, while continuing a prolific scoring run on their own turf. The result marks a significant personal milestone for Garcia in European competition, as he successfully shut out an opposing attack for the first time since joining the club.

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