Garcia sees red for Monaco in Barcelona’s surprise win

Barcelona began their Champions League campaign on a losing note after Monaco stunned the Spanish giants 2-1 on Thursday.

Garcia was shown a straight red card in the 11th minute for a foul on Monaco’s Takumi Minamino, who was clear in front of goal after a poorly placed pass from goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

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The hosts took the lead five minutes later when Maghnes Akliouche fired a low shot into the net, before Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal equalised in the 28th minute with a shot from the edge of the area.

Monaco continued to press and got their reward in the 71st minute when substitute George Ilenikhena fired past Ter Stegen to secure victory in their first appearance on the main stage in five years in Europe’s elite club competition.

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