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Explained: Why Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to wear black this weekend for Barcelona

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to change kit this weekend and will wear a black jersey rather than his usual green top.

The Catalans host Valencia in La Liga on Sunday with Ter Stegen set to continue in goal for Xavi’s league leaders at the Camp Nou.

Ahead of the game, Ter Stegen has accepted an invitation to wear black and pay tribute to legendary Athletic goalkeeper José Ángel Iribar.

The stopper has celebrated his 80th birthday this week, and Athletic have invited goalkeepers across the world to mark the occasion in a very special way.