Barca's job is already done, but Ter Stegen is fighting for the place in history books
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 04.06.23. | 11:40
He equalled the LaLiga clean sheet record, and with another one against Celta today, he can hold it on his own
Xavi Hernandez's side have just won their first league title in four years and the clash against Celta Vigo on the ultimate La Liga matchday would be nothing more than a dead-rubber for the Blaugrana. For their keeper Mark-Andre Ter Stegen, on the other hand...
He conceded just 17 goals in the 37 matches, thus equalling La Liga clean sheet record last weekend against Mallorca, and with a shoutout in Vigo, he can hold it on his own.
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On top of that, a clean sheet for Ter Stegen would ensure that Barcelona have conceded the least number of goals in a single La Liga season.
Francisco Liano holds currently holds both records, having achieved them while playing for Deportivo La Coruna during the 1993-94 season, and Liano has been very complimentary of the Barcelona stopper in the build up to Sunday's match, as per Sport.
💡: If Barcelona keep a clean sheet against Celta Vigo tonight, it will be their 27th of the season.
— Barça Buzz (@Barca_Buzz) June 4, 2023
Ter Stegen will make history and go past Paco Liaño's record of 26 clean sheets in a La Liga and top five league season. pic.twitter.com/ZbKsu44gGm
"He is a goalkeeper who has a model that should be imitated. It is true that last season he was not so good - I think affected by injuries - but this year he has been Barca's most valuable player.
"He has had many definitive interventions, and more when you win many games 1-0. He has won a lot of points for Barca. Everyone highlights his footwork, but in the hand-to-hand he wins most of the time."
Ter Stegen will have his eyes on the prize(s) against Celta Vigo on Sunday, as Barcelona look to end their impressive season on a high.
LA LIGA - FINAL DAY OF THE SEASON
Sunday
19.30: (1.70) Sociedad (3.60) Sevilla (5.30)
19.30: (1.85) Real Madrid (3.60) Ath.Bilbao (4.30)
19.30: (3.45) Mallorca (3.45) Rayo Vallecano (2.25)
19.30: (2.05) Osasuna (3.60) Girona (3.80)
19.30: (2.85) Villareal (3.60) Atl.Madrid (2.55)
22.00: (2.95) Betis (3.40) Valencia (2.40)
22.00: (2.65) Elche (3.20) Cadiz (2.75)
22.00: (2.70) Celta (3.35) Barcelona (2.80)
22.00: (2.05) Valladolid (3.50) Getafe (4.00)
22.00: (2.65) Espanyol (3.25) Almeria (2.75)
***odds are subject to change***
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