"Ter Stegen is only for this match,"
"For me, Marc is the captain. It was a good opportunity for him, he has given a lot to the club. We spoke with the coaching staff and decided he would play. Only for this match,"
"I'm happy with the attitude and with the victory. These matches are never easy. We're into the next round, which is the most important thing."
Marc André ter Stegen returned to action for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey after five months out following surgery and no competitive minutes since May. Hansi Flick selected him to start that match and clarified the appearance was intended only for that game. A pre-match meeting involving Flick, Ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczęsny reportedly resulted in Szczęsny recommending the captain receive the opportunity to regain match sharpness. Barcelona progressed to the next round. Ter Stegen is now considering either remaining at the club as a non-starting option or pursuing a winter loan to secure regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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