Barcelona Goalkeeper Close To Recovering From Long-Term Injury But Unavailable For Champions League Semi-Final First Leg Vs Inter Milan | OneFootball

Barcelona will take on Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie without goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Per Spanish news outlet AS via FCInterNews, the German star is edging closer to full recovery from a long-term knee injury.

However, the 32-year-old will not be at Hansi Flick’s disposal for the first leg coming up next week.

In addition to the former Borussia Monchengladbach ace, Barcelona may be without talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski.

Indeed, the Polish veteran sustained a thigh injury against Celta Vigo last weekend and will likely miss Inter’s visit.

Barcelona to Meet Inter Milan Without Marc-Andre ter Stegen

LISBON, PORTUGAL – MARCH 05: Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Ter Stegen suffered a severe knee injury against Villarreal in September. Therefore, it ruled him out for the rest of the season.

Despite undergoing surgery, everyone had expected the experienced keeper to only return to action next term.

However, he could be between the sticks in the second leg against Inter at the San Siro.