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Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny enjoyed a stellar performance during the club’s 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, extending his remarkable unbeaten run.

The Polish goalkeeper, who came out of retirement to fill in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has now gone 21 matches without a loss.

In that time, Szczesny has helped Barça secure 18 wins and 3 draws while keeping a clean sheet in 11 of those matches.

This outstanding performance puts Barcelona in a commanding position heading into the second leg, with their hopes of reaching the Champions League semifinals higher than ever.

Highlight of the night

Interestingly, the highlight of the night was not just Szczesny’s goalkeeping but the heartwarming moment shared between the two goalkeepers.

After the match, Ter Stegen, currently in the final stage of his recovery, was seen congratulating Szczesny with a warm hug.

This gesture, captured by cameras, showed the strong and supportive bond between the two men, despite ongoing debates over who should start in goal once Ter Stegen is medically cleared to return.

The camaraderie between the two goalkeepers has been evident since Szczesny’s arrival at Barcelona in October 2024 to cover for Ter Stegen’s injury.

At the time, Ter Stegen sent a welcoming message to Szczesny, ensuring the new arrival felt at home in the team.

Meanwhile, Szczesny has always spoken highly of his relationship with his teammate, describing them as “very good friends” and expressing his hope that Ter Stegen would recover quickly to help the team again soon.

This mutual respect and the absence of any tension or competition between them reflect the professionalism and unity within the Barcelona squad.

Whether Szczesny continues his impeccable form in goal or Ter Stegen returns to the starting lineup soon, it is clear that both goalkeepers have the club’s best interests at heart.