Hansi Flick explains the decision to include Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the Copa del Rey match

Before the match, it was widely reported in the Catalan media that Szczesny would be in the starting eight, but it was Ter Stegen who got the nod with the Pole on the bench.

Flick was quizzed on his selection decision before kick-off and asked if Ter Stegen was ahead of Szczesny in the pecking order, but explained that his decision was “only for today” and that he is “fit and can show he is ready.”

The Barcelona boss also spoke about his decision to use Marco Casado at right-back after saying in his pre-match press conference that the midfielder would not play in that position.

“Casado will play as a full-back, for me he is more of a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder, but I wanted to give Jules a rest and it is important that he gets some playing time,” he said.