Xavi Hernández wasted no time in confirming the news that goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will indeed miss his first match of the season as Barcelona travel to Madrid to face Rayo Vallecano in Saturday’s early kickoff in La Liga.
Xavi also confirmed that backup goalkeeper Iñaki Peña will make his first start of the campaign, and said he has full confidence in the youngster’s ability to replace the world’s best goalkeeper.
u275dIñaki Peña will play against Rayo. He is very well prepared and we have 100% confidence in him.u275e
- Xavi on #RayoBarça pic.