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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick made bold squad rotations for Barcelona’s trip to Estadi de la Ceràmica, resting key players like Alejandro Balde and Pau Cubarsi, while giving opportunities to Gerard Martin, Pablo Torre, and Sergi Dominguez.
Despite facing one of La Liga’s best attacks, Barcelona started well but suffered a significant setback just before halftime.
Marc-André Ter Stegen was having a standout performance after facing criticism for his earlier displays but unfortunately went down after attempting to claim a routine ball during a corner kick.
His injury looked grave, leading to his immediate withdrawal on a stretcher.
Inaki Pena replaced him, making a crucial save in the second half as Barcelona secured a commanding 5-1 win.
Real Madrid‘s Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a similar injury last season, offered a heartfelt message on X, expressing his sympathy and wishing Ter Stegen a speedy recovery.
Courtois’ gesture highlighted the unity beyond football’s rivalries in moments like this.
Ter Stegen’s injury is a crushing blow to Flick’s plans, as the German goalkeeper, despite recent struggles, is indispensable for Barcelona.
La Masia graduate Inaki Pena now faces the challenge of stepping up in Ter Stegen’s absence.
This article was updated 3 weeks ago