FC Barcelona faced the first defeat of the 2024-25 season last night as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their opening UEFA Champions League match. Monaco came up with a brave game plan

Monaco thrashed Barcelona in a pre-season friendly and had the Catalan giants' number for much of the clash at the Stade Louis II. They were significantly aided by Garcia's dismissal after 11 minutes, for felling former Liverpool midfielder Minamino on the edge of the box.

Former Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia was given his marching orders after initially being shown a yellow card. There was a moment of confusion for those inside the ground and the many watching from home. The referee brandished the yellow card before gesturing for the Spanish defender to make his way off the pitch.