Ferran Torres Unleashes the Shark: Barcelona Edge Elche in a La Liga Moment
31 January 2026
Match context
Ferran Torres, Barcelona's forward, grabbed attention during the Catalan club's visit to Elche on Saturday night, in La Liga round 22.
In the 40th minute, with the score tied at 1-1, Frenkie de Jong advanced with the ball into Elche's penalty area.
Scoring sequence
He then fed Lamine Yamal, who controlled the ball and sent it to Ferran Torres.
Torres finished with a stylish strike after a deft return pass from De Jong, sealing Barcelona's lead.
He remains Barca's top scorer in La Liga this season with 12 goals.
Torres is nicknamed the Shark for his ferocious presence in the box.
The move highlighted Barcelona's attacking depth as they beat Elche.
The night showcased Barca's precise teamwork and finishing touch.
Punchline time: If precision were a joke, that finish would be a mic drop in the 90th minute.
Punchline time 2: The Shark strikes again—Barcelona made Elche look like they were running a scavenger hunt for the ball.
