Ferran Torres remains firm as Barça's second '9'
Published New:17/08/2025 - 23:51h
Updated New:17/08/2025 - 23:57h
Ferran Torres had a goal-scoring debut against RCD Mallorca at Son Moix and is on track to repeat as a starter against Levante
Ferran Torres took advantage of the opportunity given to him by Hansi Flick to start in the first match of LaLiga EA Sports 25/26 against Mallorca, where he scored the partial 0-2; in addition, we must add the two goals in the Asian tour.
His good performance in the last matches of 24/25 and in the pre-season allowed the '7' to be the starting forward in Son Moix. Apart from the goal, he had 75% accurate passes (9 out of 12), 3 shots on goal, one ended in a goal and 2 were blocked. He had no turnovers.
Ferran Torres will remain in the starting XI if Lewandowski is not 100%
It should be noted that Robert Lewandowski presented muscular discomfort in the biceps femoris of his left thigh at the end of practice on August 7, being a sensitive loss for Barça. For that reason, the 'Shark' and Marcus Rashford are the main options that Hansi Flick's team has in attack.
In principle, the Polish striker has a couple of weeks of recovery left, that is, after the international break, since his absence was estimated at around 21 days.
However, 'Lewy' aims to be available for the match next Saturday against Levante. On the other hand, Flick is not a coach who marries any player. If he sees that Lewandowski finishes his recovery and does not have a competitive rhythm, Ferran Torres will continue to be a starter.
Marcus Rashford, in trouble due to Ferran's level?
On the other hand, Marcus Rashford made his debut with the azulgrana club in Son Moix, entering in the second half for Ferran Torres. Hansi Flick gave the Englishman 22 minutes in the first match against RCD Mallorca, where he had 91% accurate passes (10 out of 11), two chances created, without shots on goal.
In that sense, the English striker knows that he must continue working to earn the starting position in FC Barcelona, a task that will not be easy due to the good moment that the 'Shark' is presenting.
Anyway, Rashford must be attentive in case he gets the opportunity to start for the first time in an official match; in the Joan Gamper Trophy against Como he was able to play from the start for 45 minutes, assisting Raphinha.
