Barça's Crucial European Night: Can Ferran Torres Deliver Under Pressure?
25 January 2026
Barça's Top Scorer in Focus
Barcelona heads into a pivotal Champions League night hosting Copenhagen in the group final, a clash that could shape the Catalans' season.
Entering the match with a 'no alternative' mindset, Barça aims to secure a top-eight finish and a direct ticket to the last-16, avoiding the February playoff.
Speculation surrounds Ferran Torres, who missed matches with Slavia Prague and Oviedo due to a mild leg muscle issue, but has not been ruled out yet.
Torres: The Scorer in Question
Torres is Barça's top scorer this season with 15 goals, and his absence would hit hard, leaving Robert Lewandowski as the only natural striker in the squad.
Scoring more goals against Copenhagen could also be key in breaking ties on points in the standings.
Torres is currently doing individual training while awaiting the green light for full team sessions, according to the Catalan newspaper Sport.
Coach Hans Flick may opt to delay Torres' return until the La Liga match against Elche, with a potential bench role against Copenhagen as cover for the second half.
Sniper punchline 1: If Barça's attack were a sniper, they'd hit the target... eventually, with dramatic flair and a lot of drama.
Sniper punchline 2: And if waiting for Torres to return is art, the Barça bench is basically a gallery—everybody's there, but no guaranteed masterpiece.
