Ferran Torres started a new season with FC Barcelona with a different look. Now the '7' looks fresher, happier and more confident, and it's no wonder, after receiving a boost from coach Hansi Flick.
Thus, after starting LaLiga 2025/26 with a great goal against RCD Mallorca at Son Moix, the Valencian center forward is set to be part of the attacking trident of the Blaugrana team for matchday 2 of the domestic competition, which will be against Levante UD.
After completing his best season (2024/25) as a Blaugrana, and despite having started most of the matches from the bench, the attacker has made it clear that he is ready to face any challenge that comes his way.
Battle for the starting spot: Ferran Torres threatens Lewandowski's reign
In this context, while it is true that Robert Lewandowski, for now, is the owner of the center forward position of the Blaugrana team and that we must not forget that he has not played due to discomfort in the biceps femoris of his left leg, the 'Shark' is starting to knock hard on the door for the starting spot in that demarcation.
In addition, it should be remembered that 'Lewy' is just today (August 21) turning 37 years old, which indicates that it is very likely that he will have to ration himself much more, especially considering the fact that, in principle, he is facing his last season as a Barça player and will not want to live it in the infirmary due to injuries.
Ferran Torres last season scored 19 goals in 45 matches, starting as a substitute in most of the matches, as already mentioned. In contrast, the Pole converted 42 in 52 matches; despite this, those are the expected figures of a player of his stature.
However, the 'Shark' cannot afford moments that represent any gap in his performance, because if the native of Warsaw starts to beat the nets constantly, it will be difficult for him to dispute the starting position, unless 'Lewan' suffers constant physical problems. Marcus Rashford is also available for the center forward position.
Ferran, Lamine and Raphinha: the new offensive trio that threatens Levante
This new trident of Barça will be the one that will start as a starter against the 'granota' team if nothing goes wrong between now and Saturday, since, in case Robert enters the squad for the match, it is likely that he will be on the bench. Although this does not mean that he will not play a few minutes, for now, everything is in the hands of the German coach.
Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Ferran Torres were in charge of ruining Mallorca's debut at home, scoring one goal each. Now, the three have between their eyebrows the goal of the Ciutat de Valencia Stadium, to continue raising their numbers and surpass those of last season.
The '7' knows that if he sustains the level shown last season, he could continue at Barça, despite the fact that the club goes out to look for another center forward in the next summer transfer market. For now, he has a contract until 2027. Will the club offer him a renewal if he maintains his goalscoring figures from last season? Only time will tell.