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Published 10:14 IST, September 23rd 2024

Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen leaves Barcelona match on a stretcher after serious knee injury

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen left the field on a stretcher after sustaining a knee injury in a 5-1 win over Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday.

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Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is removed from the pitch on a stretcher after picking up an injury during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Villarreal at the La Cerámica stadium | Image: AP

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen left the field on a stretcher after sustaining a knee injury in a 5-1 win over Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Ter Stegen's right knee buckled when he fell awkwardly after going for a high ball crossed into the area just before halftime.

Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance.

The 32-year-old German goalkeeper was later taken to the hospital in an ambulance for further tests.

Ter Stegen was replaced by Iñaki Peña.

Updated 10:14 IST, September 23rd 2024