"FC Barcelona fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Chelsea last night at Stamford Bridge, which complicates their path to a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the knockout stages. The Blaugrana were completely outplayed by the home team on the night, with their control only increasing after the Catalans' captain on the night, Ronald Araujo, was sent off in the first half following two yellow cards in quick succession."
"Last year, Ter Stegen received criticism when Jules Kounde travelled to Milan to support the team in the Champions League semi-finals against Inter Milan, and he did not. This time, understanding his responsibility as captain and senior figure in the dressing room, he did not want to miss such an important match. As such, the 33-year-old goalkeeper travelled to England, was with his teammates at the hotel, in the dressing room before the match, and supported them from the stands for the entire ninety minutes."
FC Barcelona lost 3-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, complicating the club’s path to a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the Champions League knockout stages. The Blaugrana were outplayed, and captain Ronald Araujo was sent off in the first half after two quick yellow cards, leaving the team further exposed. Injured first captain Marc-Andre Ter Stegen traveled to London, joined the squad at the hotel and in the dressing room, and watched the match from the stands to support teammates. After criticism last year for not traveling to Milan, Ter Stegen made the trip to show responsibility and senior leadership. Ter Stegen has begun high-intensity individual training at the Ciutat Esportiva and is close to rejoining the group.
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