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Barcelona's Ter Stegen Out for Three Months, Team Struggles

7/25/2025

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FC Barcelona's star goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, is set for surgery, leaving him out of action for three months. This setback complicates the club's financial strategy, as they can't adjust his salary cap. With only Iñaki Peña ready to step in, Barcelona faces a daunting challenge as they prepare for their upcoming match against Mallorca on August 16.

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FC Barcelona's star goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, is set for surgery, leaving him out of action for three months. This setback complicates the club's financial strategy, as they can't adjust his salary cap. With only Iñaki Peña ready to step in, Barcelona faces a daunting challenge as they prepare for their upcoming match against Mallorca on August 16.