Iribar: Ter Stegen is spectacular LaLiga Santander High praise for the Barcelona No.1

If there is anyone who knows what it means for a goalkeeper to put themselves on the line it is Jose Angel Iribar, the Athletic Club goalkeeping legend, who was blown away with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen's performance for Barcelona at San Mames.

The Catalans could only manage a draw in Bilbao but, had it not been for the German things could have been a lot worse.

"His performance at San Mames was excellent," Iribar said.

"He made some stops that were really important. One was fantastic, spectacular. He performed well for the whole game and was always positioned well. He was everywhere."

Aside from the performance at Athletic, the 75-year-old knows what Ter Stegen brings to Barcelona.

"He gives them security and he is one of their real strong points," the ex-goalkeeper added.

"His actions are more of a handball goalkeeper, he is very strong in difficult situations and he does things very well.

"Ter Stegen is a very modern goalkeeper, very up-to-date."