Ter Stegen: An attacking goalkeeper Barcelona First assist of career against Getafe

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has become one of the most impressive players at Barcelona in recent years.

The German goalkeeper wins points on his own and proved that once again during Barcelona's victory over Getafe on Saturday.

He was decisive both in defence and attack, providing the assist for Luis Suarez's opener while also keeping the opposing strikers at bay.

Ernesto Valverde knows he can count on him and he's one of the few players to have a guaranteed starting place in this Blaugrana side.

Ter Stegen's goalkeeping qualities were on show in the 20th minute at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez as he denied Angel Rodriguez in a one-on-one situation.

Then he displayed his outstanding passing range by finding Suarez with his left foot over the top of the Getafe defence, allowing the Uruguayan striker to run on and lift the ball over David Soria with his first touch.

"I saw Luis Suarez a bit further ahead. The action took place in the perfect moment," Ter Stegen said after the game.

"He started to run and it's really a marvellous goal. Making an assist is something I've not done before in my career. I'm happy to do something for the team: we go back to Barcelona with three points."

Changes in defence

Valverde decided to fiddle with his back four for the trip to Getafe, starting Sergi Roberto in place of Nelson Semedo.

"The important thing is that we were always doing well as a team against Getafe and they didn't create many chances," Ter Stegen said.

"Keeping a clean sheet is a step forward. We have to stop conceding goals. We play every three of four days and in the end we meet.

"We've failed in some games, but we improved [against Getafe]."

Clement Lenglet will be unavailable for the clash with Sevilla next weekend through suspension and Jean-Clair Todibo is expected to play in his place.