Robert Lewandowski or Ferran Torres? The doubt that Flick could have for the duel against Atlético

FC Barcelona faces a tough challenge this Tuesday against Atlético de Madrid at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (9:30 pm). In this match, Hansi Flick, the coach of the Blaugrana team, is facing a dilemma on how to set up his offensive trident for the clash against the 'colchoneros'.

Aside from the uncertainty about whether Lamine Yamal will start as right winger, a key question arises in the German coach's offensive setup: Who will play as the center forward in his characteristic trident? Initially, there seems to be no doubt about Robert Lewandowski's starting position, a seasoned and proven scorer, a regular in such high-profile matches against top teams.

However, there is a factor to consider in this equation: Ferran Torres. The native of Foios has strong arguments to compete for a spot as a '9', at least in this match, as he is the top scorer for FC Barcelona in this competition with a total of four goals scored, also placing him among the top goal scorers in this tournament, alongside Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid), Jaime Mata (UD Las Palmas), Luis Suárez (UD Almería), and Andrés Barrera (UD Barbastro).

In addition to this relevant data, it is clear that Ferran Torres is in great form. Despite not being a starter, he has proven to be a quality impact player, currently tallying 11 goals and three assists in 27 matches, with a significant impact on the game despite playing considerably fewer minutes than his competitors, as while he has played a total of 952 minutes, Lamine Yamal has enjoyed 2684', Robert Lewandowski 2790', and Raphinha 3028'.

Should Hansi Flick give Ferran Torres the opportunity to start against Atlético de Madrid?

In this regard, it is possible that Ferran Torres enters the rotation scheme to replace Robert Lewandowski, who has been playing many consecutive minutes in recent matches. Therefore, it would not be surprising if Hansi Flick gives the opportunity to the 'Shark', whose more dynamic and elusive playing style compared to a classic forward like 'Lewy' could be useful in trying to breach one of the best defenses in Spanish football.

However, it remains to be seen whether Hansi Flick ultimately decides to give Ferran Torres the confidence to start in this match. The experience of Robert Lewandowski could be valuable in a match of this magnitude, although it is also important to consider that the Valencian has proven to be a quality impact player. With this in mind, it would not be unreasonable to see him as a good tactical option, whose starting position could also be a possibility for the clash against Real Sociedad in LaLiga EA Sports.