Ferran Torres: Barça's Quiet Power-Up for El Clasico
17 October 2025
Torres: Barça's Hidden Weapon for El Clasico
Barcelona fans have long trusted Ferran Torres to deliver when it matters, and with the Clasico against Real Madrid looming in nine days as part of La Liga's tenth round, that faith has grown louder.
Coach Hansi Flick openly hopes Torres can be the surprise catalyst that tilts the balance in this classic duel, using him at the moment he deems right to upset Madrid's rhythm.
Last season, Torres played a pivotal role in four encounters between the two giants across competitions, and this is precisely why his inclusion this term is being treated with extra care.
Season highlights and the Copa del Rey memory
In a season where he has delivered moments of high intensity, Torres has had limited but telling impact: he shone in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, starting in the absence of Lewandowski and scoring a late equalizer in the 84th minute to salvage parity before extra time.
Barcelona eventually won the final 5-2 thanks to an extra-time strike by Jules Koundé, as Torres helped set the stage for an unlikely comeback. His performances then earned him a bigger role as the campaign progressed, including the Clasico itself later in the season.
Torres' season in numbers
Across the Champions League, Torres has appeared in two games so far, one as a substitute against Newcastle United and another as a starter against Paris Saint-Germain, scoring in the latter—the Barça goal in the 1-2 defeat to PSG.
In La Liga, Torres established himself as a first-choice attacker in seven of eight league matchups, coming off the bench in the eighth. He has netted four league goals: one against Mallorca, one against Levante, and a brace against Getafe, plus an assist in the win over Valencia.
Across his Barça career, Torres has appeared in 168 games, scoring 70 goals and providing 21 assists in 8,506 minutes. At Valencia he played 97 matches, with 9 goals and 12 assists; at Manchester City he featured 43 times, with 16 goals and 4 assists.
In the head-to-head this season between Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga, Real Madrid have won seven of eight, with one loss to Atletico Madrid, scoring 19 goals and conceding 9, for 21 points and the lead. Barcelona have six wins, one draw (vs Valencia), and one heavy loss to Sevilla, scoring 22 and conceding 9, with 19 points in second place.
Notes from the season
Ferran Torres has become a fixture for Barça, especially in the big games, where his pace and ability to unfold attacks rapidly can unsettle even the strongest defenses.
Punchline 1: If football were a joke, Torres just delivered the punchline in the 84th minute—watch the keeper reach for the subtitles.
Punchline 2: Barca’s plan for the Clasico: give Torres the ball and let the defense pretend it’s still a practice match. Spoiler: it isn’t.
