- Iker Casillas has picked the better goalie between Thibaut Courtois and Ter Stegen
- Courtois is widely considered by many as the best goalkeeper in the world
- Ter Stegen is having a stupendous season so far with Barcelona
Barcelona's Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is a better goalkeeper than Real Madrid shot stopper Thibaut Courtois at the moment.
That is the opinion of legendary Real Madrid custodian Iker Casillas.
In an interaction with Movistar+ on TikTok, the former Spain captain was asked to choose who the better goalkeeper between the two.
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The 41-year-old did not hesitate in picking Ter Stegen, who conceded his first La Liga goal from open play against Real Madrid on Sunday.
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“Ter Stegen or Courtois? Ter Stegen, he’s playing pretty well right now,” Casillas said, via Madrid Zone.
How Ter Stegen has performed this season
Ter Stegen is on the brink of winning the Zamora Trophy this campaign, having kept an astonishing 19 clean sheets for Xavi Hernandez's side, Barca Universal reports.
The former Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper has enjoyed a splendid 2022/23 season thus far, conceding just nine goals.
His performances have been critical in Barça sitting atop the La Liga standings, 12 points clear of bitterest rivals Real Madrid.
Madrid stars angry with Gavi
Meanwhile, the recent El Clasico has left a sour taste in the mouth of Real Madrid players.
According to Madrid Universal, the Real Madrid dressing room is pissed off at the unsportsmanlike behaviour of the Barcelona players during and after the El Clasico defeat.
Real Madrid was particularly annoyed with Barcelona midfielder Gavi who had clashed with Dani Carvajal and Dani Ceballos during the crunch game in Camp Nou.
Barcelona wrap up La Liga
Barcelona have played 26 games this season, have won 22, drawn 2 and lost 2, Sky Sports noted.
Only Real Madrid and Almeria have beaten them in the league while they only drew against Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol.
Sports Brief looks at Barcelona’s remaining fixtures, when they could realistically win the title and what the chances of them winning their remaining games.
