A champion who has been relegated? Let’s analyze this “biggest football joke” about Ter Steeghen.
This statement contradicts all facts. Marc-Andre ter Steeghen has played for Barcelona since 2014. During that time, he has won the Spanish league five times: in 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2022/23. Neither he nor Barcelona have ever been relegated from the top division. Barcelona is one of the three teams in history who have never been relegated from La Liga.
It’s likely that this is just an internet meme or a deliberate attempt to provoke discussions. From a regulatory perspective, such a situation is technically impossible. The team that finishes first in the league gets the championship title and the right to play in the Champions League. Relegation only happens to the three bottom teams in the league.
Ter Steeghen remains one of the most stable goalkeepers in Europe. He frequently makes it to the team’s representative lists for each season. He’s definitely the number one goalkeeper for Barcelona. If you’re interested in his actual statistics, or in understanding the tactical role he plays in Havi/Flica’s system, or in understanding Barcelona’s championship-winning records, I’d be happy to provide detailed information.