FC Barcelona booked their place in the next round of the Copa del Rey with a comfortable 2-0 victory, a night made even more significant by Marc-André ter Stegen’s return to competitive action. The German goalkeeper was handed a start by head coach Hansi Flick, marking an important milestone in his comeback after a spell on the sidelines.
Speaking after the match, Flick explained the decision to give Ter Stegen game time, underlining the importance of the veteran shot-stopper to the squad. “We wanted to give Ter Stegen to show that he’s back. He’s the captain and he’s been here for 12 years,” Flick said, highlighting the trust and respect the goalkeeper commands within the dressing room.
Barcelona controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, showing composure and discipline as they secured a two-goal advantage without facing major threats at the back. Ter Stegen looked assured throughout the encounter, dealing calmly with crosses and maintaining his presence as the team’s defensive leader.
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