Inaki Pena Credits Marc Andre ter Stegen for Training Boost Ahead of Stellar Performance Against Porto

Following Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Porto, Inaki Pena expressed gratitude to Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the invaluable support, especially in the pre-match training sessions.

“Marc-Andre ter Stegen has helped me a lot, especially in training today [before the Porto clash],” shared Pena with the media, highlighting the encouragement he received from the first-choice goalkeeper. “Before the game, he wished me luck, and now he congratulated me too.”

Pena showcased his prowess with several crucial saves against Porto, with minimal responsibility for the sole conceded goal. The backup goalkeeper’s stellar performance marked a significant improvement from his previous outing against Rayo Vallecano last weekend.

The positive impact of ter Stegen’s mentorship, coupled with Pena’s evident growth, underscores the collaborative spirit within Barcelona’s goalkeeping ranks, contributing to the team’s success on the field.