Ter Stegen Upset by Flick’s Post‑Match Comment After Barça’s 3‑2 Defeat to Villarreal
Marc‑André ter Stegen owned up to the error that led to a Villarreal goal, but says Hansi Flick’s words at full‑time stung more than the mistake itself.
“I can live with my blunder, but what Hansi told me afterward is something I won’t accept from anyone—even my coach,” the Barça keeper revealed, without disclosing the remark.
Flick had publicly defended Ter Stegen after a previous slip versus Monaco, stressing that everyone makes mistakes. The latest exchange, however, has sparked speculation about strain in the player‑manager relationship at Camp Nou.
With vital Champions League ties looming, Barcelona must quickly smooth over any tension to keep morale high. In a club of this stature, managing egos and emotions can be as decisive as tactics on the pitch.
