Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen to pay tribute to legendary goalkeeper of Spanish football

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 18: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona looks dejected after conceding their second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Camp Nou on December 18, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will be aiming to keep yet another clean sheet when Barcelona take on Valencia at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

The German keeper was beaten by El Bilal Toure last weekend in the defeat to Almeria, and he will he looking to bounce back by keeping another shutout against Los Che. Barcelona have conceded just once at home in La Liga this season, and Ter Stegen will be keen to maintain that record.

Despite having regularly worn green this season, Ter Stegen will adorn a black kit during Sunday’s match against Valencia. This will be as a mark of respect to Jose Angel Iribar, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday.

Iribar played for Athletic Club for 18 seasons, accumulating 614 games in that time. The Basque club have asked the other 19 clubs in La Liga to wear black as a symbol of recognition for Iribar. Barcelona and Ter Stegen will adhere that request against Valencia.

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