The double challenge that awaits Barcelona forward against Sevilla | OneFootball

After their demanding 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League, the attention of Barcelona quickly turns back to domestic competition. 

The Catalan side now return to La Liga, where an important fixture against Sevilla awaits them.

The upcoming match could carry special significance for Ferran Torres, who is expected to return to the starting lineup after beginning the Newcastle match on the bench. 

According to AS, the Spanish forward enters the game with two objectives. 

The first one is to rediscover his scoring touch and the second is to score against Sevilla for the first time in his career.

A goal drought Ferran wants to end

It must be noted that Ferran has not found the back of the net for more than a month, as his most recent goal came on January 31 against Elche.

Since that day, the forward has appeared in nine matches without scoring. For an attacker who usually thrives on confidence and rhythm, the drought has been noticeable.

However, this is not unfamiliar territory for Ferran. During his career, he has gone through similar phases, yet he has often managed to respond strongly. 

Season numbers still respectable

Ferran Torre has huge tasks at hand. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Despite the recent drop in goals, Ferran’s overall statistics this season remain respectable. 

The Barcelona forward has already scored 16 goals in 38 official appearances across all competitions.

It is also worth noting that Ferran is not the only Barcelona attacker experiencing a quieter period in front of goal. 

As such, Robert Lewandowski has also gone through a similar phase recently, which has placed additional attention on Barcelona’s attacking efficiency.

Chance to change the story

The clash against Sevilla now represents a perfect opportunity for Ferran to change that narrative. 

Beyond simply ending his current goal drought, the match presents another personal challenge.

Interestingly, Ferran has never scored against Sevilla during his professional career. 

Across four matches with Valencia and six more appearances for Barcelona, the forward has yet to find the net against the La Liga side, making the upcoming match quite special for the Barcelona player.