García did not make so much of an impact in the 2005–06 campaign, although he weighed in with some vital goals, including a lofted finish against Chelsea to put them out of the FA Cup in the semi-finals. He was suspended for the final victory against West Ham United, having been sent off in a league game just days after his semi-final winner, coincidentally also against West Ham. Early into the season, he also scored the third goal in the "Reds"' 2005 UEFA Super Cup final defeat of PFC CSKA Moscow.