The 'Shark' bit again! Ferran Torres returned to the starting lineup with a goal against Mallorca

Ferran Torres has successfully capitalized on the opportunity that Hansi Flick gave him by returning to the starting lineup for FC Barcelona, something that hadn't happened since last October in the match against Deportivo Alavés (0-3). In that game, the 'Shark' could only play for less than 10 minutes due to a physical setback (muscle injury in the right hamstring) that kept him out of action for a month and a half.

Now, in the match against RCD Mallorca (1-5), Ferran Torres had the opportunity to be part of the starting eleven instead of Robert Lewandowski, who was rested by Hansi Flick for necessary rotation reasons. In this context, the player from Foios was fielded as a center forward, a position where he might not be seen much, but where he proved to be a valid option to strengthen the Blaugrana's offensive line.

Ferran Torres showcased his goal-scoring instinct in the 12th minute, cleverly taking advantage of a defensive error by the Mallorca backline, which was overwhelmed while trying to clear the ball. Amidst three players failing to clear the ball, the 'Shark' seized the opportunity, taking possession of the ball and sending it to the back of the net with a right-footed shot that somewhat fortuitously found its way past goalkeeper Leo Román.

With this goal, which opened the scoring and was the only one for Ferran Torres in the 73 minutes he spent on the pitch, despite having other opportunities that, whether due to his lack of accuracy, the Mallorca defense, or simply bad luck, did not result in goals, the Valencian forward added his second goal in LaLiga EA Sports so far in the 2024-25 season. His last goal had come on August 31 in the emphatic 7-0 victory that Barcelona achieved against Real Valladolid at Montjuïc.

Ferran Torres' stats in the match against RCD Mallorca

• Minutes played: 73
• Shots on target: 2
• Shots off target: 2
• Shots blocked: 1
• Big chances missed: 1
• Touches: 26
• Passes completed: 8/13 (62%)
• Key passes: 1
• Duels won: 2/4
• Fouls won: 1