Barcelona UCL hero equals club legend’s Champions League tally despite limited minutes | OneFootball

Ferran Torres has faced challenging times at Barcelona, with injuries and limited playing time making it difficult for him to establish himself in the first team.

A previous injury kept him sidelined for key matches, adding to his struggles. However, the forward has demonstrated remarkable resilience and is now making headlines with his outstanding performances.

In recent weeks, Torres, nicknamed “The Shark,” has been in scintillating form, scoring in each of Barcelona’s last three matches.

His most impressive display came in the thrilling 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, where he netted a crucial brace to secure the win for the Blaugrana.

Torres has surpassed a club great

Barcelona’s victory over Dortmund marked their fifth consecutive win in the Champions League this season, and Torres played a pivotal role in ensuring that streak continued.

Ferran Torres has scored the same number of goals as David Villa in the Champions League for Barcelona. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Coming off the bench with less than 20 minutes remaining, Torres replaced Robert Lewandowski and turned the game around with two well-taken goals.

His first strike came from capitalising on a rebound after Fermin Lopez’s shot was parried, while the second goal showcased a brilliant counterattack orchestrated by Pedri and assisted by Lamine Yamal.

These two goals further cement Torres’ importance to the team, especially in the Champions League. With this brace, the forward has now scored eight goals in Europe’s premier competition for Barcelona.

This achievement places him alongside former Barça stars David Villa and Ousmane Dembele.

Notably, Torres reached this milestone in just 16 appearances, a remarkable feat compared to Villa’s 26 matches and Dembele’s 30 games needed to reach the same tally.

Torres’ resurgence is not just a testament to his individual determination but also highlights his growing value to the team.

As Barcelona continue their Champions League campaign, the youngster’s form could prove instrumental in their quest for European glory.