Barcelona’s supporters have flooded to social media on Thursday evening, to lavish praise on one member of Xavi Hernandez’s squad.
The Blaugrana, of course, were back in action a short time ago.
On the back of successive defeats at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt and Cadiz, Xavi and co. made the trip to Anoeta, eyeing a bounce-back result up against Real Sociedad.
And, when all was said and done, this is precisely what the evening’s visitors managed… just.
A hard-fought 90 minutes, during which hosts Real created more than enough chances to secure at least a share of the spoils, was ultimately decided by a solitary goal.
The decisive moment was forthcoming with just ten minutes on the clock, as Ferran Torres’ clever ball to the back post was nodded into an empty net by the arriving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opens the scoring for Barca! ??
Brilliant play from Gavi in the build-up, and Ferran Torres delivers the assist ? pic.twitter.com/60hzxqqb8c
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) April 21, 2022
MAtS hailed
Despite their side’s eventual three-point haul, however, on the back of the action coming to a close on Thursday evening, it is safe to say that many of a Barcelona persuasion are not exactly brimming with joy.
This comes with their side having looked completely out of sorts over lengthy stretches once more at Anoeta, frankly lucky to emerge from proceedings victorious.
One member of Xavi’s ranks, though, has nevertheless been singled out for widespread commendation post-match.
The player in question? Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Taking to social media in their absolute droves, the Blaugrana faithful have been quick to reveal their appreciation for the latest display put forth by the club’s no.1, of course so often the target of criticism across the campaign to date.
Tonight, ‘MAtS’ is the toast of Catalunya, with some of the best of the reaction from across Twitter showcased below:
Another game where Ter Stegen has stood out. Couple of brilliant saves! Finally getting his touch back. #RealSociedadBarca #LaLigaSantander #FCB
— Mit Naik (@mitknaik) April 21, 2022
Mats is saving our ass tonight
— Tushar (@Tushar_singh__) April 21, 2022
MATS is well and truly back
— Sthibo (@Bradaofmybrada) April 21, 2022
We simply have to talk about this MATS masterclass
— ????#StandWithUkraine #Haaland2022 (@Wictoriono) April 21, 2022
Ter Stegen on beast mode tonight.
— Alberto ?? JOSEBOLAJI (@Omobawealthjii) April 21, 2022
MATS has been great today. Back to his best
— Opeyemi-Michael (@OpeyemiAsere) April 21, 2022
MATS is the best gk in the world
— Alex ?? (@TotalFerran) April 21, 2022
Mats saving us again..
— Animesh (@AnimeshCule) April 21, 2022
Ter Stegen
Man on fire
My MOTM???— ADE ORI OKIN?? (@oga_dona) April 21, 2022
Ter stegen.
— Samira2115 (@Samira21151) April 21, 2022
No.. It’s Ter Stegen
— Super OZOVEHE (@Master_wad) April 21, 2022
TER STEGEN.
— Pedri ??? (@IconicPedri_) April 21, 2022
MATS saved our asses today
— STUNNER (@sheyifunnmii) April 21, 2022
Gracias Mats pic.twitter.com/xNnIr1DaMr
— TryLLmHatic (@TRYLLZ) April 21, 2022
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