The debate over Inaki Pena as Barca see out Liga season
Ter Stegen can lock down his record if he is rested against Valladolid
FC Barcelona have seen their defensive wall break down in the last two matches. With the league in the bag, the team has let itself go and conceded goals. The team conceded two goals with a four-goal lead and the title assured in Cornellà and against Real Sociedad they conceded two goals again, on a day of celebration.
This has led to a worsening of Ter Stegen's record. His aspiration to be the best Zamora in history is in danger, and even the trophy itself, as his distance from Oblak is five goals. The German has conceded 15 goals, while the Slovenian has conceded 20.
The lack of tension could continue in Valladolid, where many changes are expected, and the scenario suggests that Iñaki Peña could be the starting goalkeeper. On the one hand, it would be a reward for his work in training during the season and, at the same time, protect Ter Stegen's record.
Ter Stegen's average is 0.42 goals per game, while the shared record of Liaño (Deportivo) and Oblak (Atlético) is 0.47. Ter Stegen has already played 28 games, which is the minimum required to qualify for the Zamora, and if he rested in the last three matches, no one could take it off his hands.
Spread the minutes
Everything suggests that Xavi will want to give minutes to the less regular players in Valladolid. With the little rest after yesterday's match against Real Sociedad, tomorrow it is likely that there will be fresh players in all lines. Players such as Eric Garcia, Marcos Alonso, Sergi Roberto, Kessie, Pablo Torre, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati could come into the eleven.
The only one whose presence is assured is Robert Lewandowski. The Pole has the opportunity to increase his tally as Pichichi, which is currently set at 22 goals. Unlike Ter Stegen, Lewandowski is interested in playing matches to increase his goalscoring figures even further.
Xavi, however, is not expected to call up players from the reserve team, except for Arnau Tenas, as Barça Atletic play Logroñés on Saturday.
