Barcelona Announce Ter Stegen's Absence from Spanish Super Cup
06 January 2026at22:20
Barcelona have announced that their goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, will miss the Spanish Super Cup.
This absence comes ahead of the team's semi-final clash against Athletic Club on Wednesday, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
Ter Stegen has returned to Barcelona from Jeddah to undergo medical examinations to determine the extent of an unspecified injury.
In an official statement, Barcelona said: "Ter Stegen has left the first team training camp in Jeddah to return to Barcelona for medical tests. Diego Kochen, the reserve team goalkeeper, will join the squad on Wednesday."
These medical examinations are scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Barcelona.
Q&A
Why is Marc-André ter Stegen not playing in the Spanish Super Cup?
Marc-André ter Stegen has returned to Barcelona from Jeddah for medical examinations to determine the extent of an unspecified injury, ruling him out of the Spanish Super Cup.
Who will replace Ter Stegen in the Barcelona squad for the Super Cup?
Reserve team goalkeeper Diego Kochen will join the Barcelona squad in Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup following Ter Stegen's return for medical tests.
