Hansi Flick had left it open which goalkeeper would guard the net today in the Copa del Rey. Now there is clarity.Marc-André ter Stegen returns after his injury and is allowed to play in the Spanish

As such, the German seems to have put his lower back troubles behind him after the operation in July. Now in his twelfth season at the Club, Ter Stegen has made his first appearance of the 2025/26 season, taking his total to 423.

In a surprising turn of events, FC Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick has made a bold decision by starting Marc-André ter Stegen as the goalkeeper in the Copa del Rey match against Deportivo Guadalajara.

"Joan García will rest tomorrow. First, I want to talk to the players, and before the match, I will announce who will play. Today is not the day to make decisions," he explained regarding the uncertainty of whether to give the goalkeeping duties to Ter Stegen or Szczesny.

Marc ter Stegen, 33, remains steadfast in his position. The German goalkeeper believes he can still be an important presence on the pitch for FC Barcelona and is

Flick's choice to start Ter Stegen indicates a strong commitment to the Copa del Rey, where Barcelona is the reigning champion. Despite facing a lower-tier opponent from the Primera RFEF, the coach has opted for a controlled rotation strategy,

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of his team’s upcoming home fixture against Osasuna, offering clarity on squad competition, player roles and the club’s approach during a