Overview

• Marc-André ter Stegen made his first appearance for FC Barcelona since suffering a patellar tendon rupture in September 2024, helping secure a 2-1 win over Valladolid.
• Despite his return, Wojciech Szczęsny is set to start in goal for Barcelona's Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan and El Clásico against Real Madrid.
• Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reaffirmed that ter Stegen will be the national team's first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup if he maintains full fitness.
• During ter Stegen’s injury absence, Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel debuted for Germany, with Baumann serving as the interim starter for recent matches.
• Barcelona and Germany both view ter Stegen’s return as a morale boost as they prepare for critical fixtures and tournaments in the coming months.