Ter Stegen has often been in the limelight for making reckless passes or his poor decision-making letting down Barcelona many times.

Early in the match with the score level, Ter Stegen found himself under increasing pressure with the ball at his feet. Rather than clearing his lines, the Germany international tried a risky short pass straight up the middle that Takumi Minamino intercepted.

In stark contrast to the team’s flying start to La Liga, Barcelona’s first UEFA Champions League clash of the year offered a serious reality check and was anything but simple.Hansi Flick and Co.

Barcelona's Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen held his hands up after a poor pass led to Eric Garcia being sent off early in their 2-1 defeat at Monaco in their Champions League opener on Thursday.