Marc-André Ter Stegen has assured that playing in the Champions League final does not make up for him failing to secure a regular place between the Barcelona sticks in La Liga. "No", he replied categorically when asked about the situation. "Playing in the Copa del Rey was really important for me to find my stride. I'm on good form, we all are, and we have a chance of winning this final", he added.

Ter Stegen, who was the first choice keeper in the Copa del Rey and in the Champions League in his first season at Barcelona, said that he is "very happy" with "the situation" with the team. "It doesn't matter how we win this final. I like to watch Messi score, but the most important thing is to take advantage of this opportunity to win the trophy", he said when asked if he imagines winning the final with a save by him as opposed to a goal by the Argentine star.

The German shot-stopper also praised Gianluigi Buffon. "He's a great keeper, a legend. Everybody knows him. He's had a great season and it was fantastic to watch him against Real Madrid - the only game I watched, and when they played extremely well in defence", said Ter Stegen.