14 goals and a new record: Ferran Torres, the golden substitute of FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona achieved a crucial victory against Osasuna (3-0) to reclaim the sole leadership of LaLiga and get even closer to the title. The Catalans dominated their opponent from the first minute, and Ferran Torres was responsible for delivering the first blow of the night. The 'Shark' replaced Robert Lewandowski in the starting eleven and scored a goal that marks a milestone in his career.

The Valencian, who despite not being a starter is experiencing his best moment as a professional, opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the game. The forward laid off the ball with his back to create a wall pass with Frenkie de Jong in the three-quarters area and launched like a bullet to finish the play by sending a great cross from Alejandro Balde into the back of the net of Sergio Herrera.

The player from Foios had 'blood in his eyes' and, just two minutes later, was close to scoring his double after receiving a brutal lofted through ball from Lamine Yamal that left him one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper, but his shot was saved by the red goalkeeper. Before halftime, he also had a chance to celebrate his second goal of the night, but his free-kick hit the crossbar.

Ferran Torres records his best season as a professional

The 'Shark' has established himself as the star substitute of Hansi Flick's team and has reached his best numbers as a professional. In total, the player has accumulated 14 goals in all competitions (8 in LaLiga, 2 in Champions, and 4 in Copa del Rey) and has already surpassed Lamine Yamal (13) as the third top scorer of Barça, only behind Robert Lewandowski (35) and Raphinha (27).

These figures already surpass his best season at Barça (11 goals and 3 assists last season) and his best season as a professional so far, above the 13 goals and 3 assists he recorded in his first year as a player for Manchester City. The most impressive part: he has achieved this in just over 1,150 minutes of play. With just over two months of competition and many matches left to play, it seems that Ferran will continue to increase these statistics. 

The words of Ferran Torres

Torres took pride in his role on the team and made it clear that he does not consider himself a player to impact from the bench. "I don't see myself as a substitute, but as a player who is ready when the coach needs him. I try to make the most of my minutes. Lately, I feel very comfortable at the front, but that doesn't mean I can't go back to the wing," he commented.

"Every match is a final, and today we resolved it very well. We had to try to close it as soon as possible. It was important to win to have these three points over Madrid, and now it's time to rest and think about Sunday," the attacker explained about the azulgrana victory.

Finally, when asked about Pedri and his selection as the MVP of the match, Ferran firmly stated that "I would give all the MVPs to Pedri, he is the best. Without a doubt, he is having a great season, and today is just another example," concluded the 'Shark'.

How many goals has Ferran Torres scored in total with Barça

In his career with Barça, Ferran Torres has accumulated 39 goals in 146 matches in all competitions since his arrival in January 2022. This season, he has scored a total of 14 goals, highlighting his effectiveness despite not playing full minutes in many matches. His ability to score goals in a few minutes makes him a key player for the team, especially under the direction of Hansi Flick.

• 39 total goals for Ferran Torres with Barcelona (as of 27/03/2025)

Total goals of Ferran Torres with Barcelona by competitions

1. LEAGUE: 23 goals
2. COPA DEL REY: 6 goals
3. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: 10 goals

Total goals of Ferran Torres with Barcelona by seasons

1. 2024/25 season: 14 goals (League 8, Cup 4, Champions 2)
2. 2023/24 season: 11 goals (League 7, Cup 1, Champions 3)
3. 2022/23 season: 7 goals (League 4, Champions 3)
4. 2021/22 season: 7 goals (League 4, Cup 1, Champions 2)