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Ter Stegen Returns to Barcelona’s Champions League Squad After Medical Green Light

Barcelona maintain Joan García as first choice, leaving ter Stegen’s path to regular minutes uncertain.

Overview

  • Barcelona said the 33-year-old goalkeeper received medical clearance and is included for Tuesday’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Coach Hansi Flick reiterated that Joan García remains the club’s No. 1 despite ter Stegen’s return.
  • La Liga had classified ter Stegen as a long-term injury case following his July back operation.
  • Reports in Turkey, relayed by German media, link Beşiktaş with a potential winter loan with an option to buy and an alleged starting guarantee, which has not been confirmed by the clubs.
  • Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has emphasized that regular club minutes are required for 2026 World Cup selection, adding urgency to ter Stegen’s search for playing time.