During a training camp in Spain, Eric García gave an exclusive interview to Marca. In the second part of the interview (we divided it into three parts due to length), he shared his experience of winning the World Cup.

If you played as a striker, would you score goals?

I have the ability to adapt to different positions, which certainly helps me play well as a fullback, center-back, and sometimes as a defensive midfielder. I think what's most important is that wherever the coach puts me, I try my best to help the team, and that's what matters most.

Are you currently playing as a right-back?

Yes, for now. At Barcelona, I play as a fullback, and I'm happy with that, but as I said, if I'm asked to play in a different position, I'll try to perform at my best, that's clear.

The confrontation with Argentina started when Paredes grabbed you by the neck.

No, because I saw Rodri being hit, so I went to intervene, and that's when everything started.

When Spain scored, did you celebrate or stay in your area?

Yes, I stayed in my area.

Why didn't you celebrate?

I don't know, but usually after we score, I stay at the back. I go talk to the goalkeeper; they feel a bit left out back there. That time I did the same; I went to have water with Unai Simón.

What did he say to you?

He asked me, "Do you want some water?" I said yes, and he gave me some, but it was scalding hot, so I had to spit it out. It tasted terrible.

You're only 25 years old. Do you realize how much you've been through and how many things have happened to you?

Yes, I'm very aware of what I've experienced, and I hope to experience more in the future. I hope all my upcoming experiences will be like what we're going through now.

Not everything has been easy.

No, clearly not. The last time I was with the national team was at the Qatar World Cup, and I didn't play much at Barcelona back then. After that, I was loaned to Girona, which felt like starting over from scratch and climbing back up. We had a historic season at Girona. When I returned to Barcelona, it was difficult at first to get playing time, but since January, I've been playing consistently until now.

You have a bit of a rhinoceros personality.

Yes, it's an animal I really like, and later it became a personal standard for me.

You and Ferran Torres share the same sports psychologist, and he's mentioned several times that he went through very difficult psychological periods, and this psychologist helped him. Did you need this kind of support during those times to build more confidence in yourself?

Yes, I started working with him about five years ago, and it really helped me a lot. He helped me change how I deal with things, both good and bad, always looking at the positive side, and learning how to turn situations around. Honestly, I'm very proud of that.

Did you ever say, "That's it, I'm quitting"?

No, never. I've always been clear about my abilities and level as a player. Ultimately, I understand that this is part of the process. I arrived at Barcelona during a difficult period; before that, I didn't play much in my final season at Manchester City because I didn't want to renew my contract. Back then I was young and needed playing time. At that point, I decided to go to Girona and join a team that was playing very well.

I didn't expect that season to unfold the way it did, that we would lead the league for several matchdays, qualify for the Champions League, and play so well. But that's the beauty of football. Ultimately, it opened the door for me to return to Barcelona, and I realized I had to wait until the coach decided to give me chances and make the most of them.

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