Ter Stegen Expresses Frustration: ‘It’s Hard Not to Respond Negatively. We Lack Ambition.

After FC Barcelona’s goalless draw at San Mamés, Marc Ter Stegen (31 years old) took the responsibility of addressing the media, expressing disappointment and highlighting the missed opportunity. The captain regretted the drawn result in his comments to Movistar +, stating, “Obviously, we were going for the win. We didn’t reach the area enough; we lacked composure. The draw is better for them than for us.”

Ter Stegen, a German goalkeeper, felt the impact of the injuries to Frenkie de Jong and Pedri in the first half, acknowledging their unfortunate timing as Barcelona was finding its rhythm: “It’s a shame; both happened early when you’re starting to feel good, but the youngsters who came in did well. Hopefully, it’s nothing serious.” The goalkeeper also shared his frustration, mentioning, “It’s hard not to respond negatively,” and emphasized the team’s need for more ambition.