Following Spain’s 2-0 victory against France in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, a touching scene unfolded involving three footballers and Barcelona legend Carles Puyol.
Former Barcelona defender and commentator Carles Puyol was analyzing the game on the Mexican channel TUDN alongside ex-Barça player Juan Pablo Sorín. At that moment, Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, known for being outgoing, approached Puyol to take a photo, while Dani Olmo, more reserved, took the picture for them.
Then the roles reversed: Eric Garcia became the photographer and Dani Olmo posed alongside Puyol, who congratulated him by saying "the best." This moment was warmly received by the audience and highlighted a key aspect of success for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team — humility and respect towards legends.
It is also worth noting that Puyol once partnered with Ivan de la Peña’s agency and is well acquainted with players like Gavi and Eric Garcia. This brief interaction symbolized the continuity and friendly bonds between Barcelona’s generations of players.
