Ferran Torres is on fire. The forward struck twice in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Getafe at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, continuing his red-hot start to the season.
With four goals in just five LaLiga matches, Torres is now Barça’s top scorer and averaging a goal every 91 minutes. The debate is heating up: should Torres replace Robert Lewandowski as the club’s starting striker?
Ferran Torres: The Shark in Top Form
Nicknamed The Shark, Torres has picked up right where he left off last season.
- 4 goals in 5 LaLiga appearances this season
- Team’s current top scorer
- A goal every 91 minutes, one of the best strike rates in Spain
According to OptaJose, Torres has scored 23 goals in 51 matches under Hansi Flick, more than double his tally under Pep Guardiola. Only Xavi Hernández has seen Torres score more goals as his manager.
After the Getafe win, Torres was clear about his ambitions:
“I already said I could be a starter at Barça. I always try to take advantage of opportunities. There will be many more goals to come.”
Lewandowski’s Slower Start
In contrast, Robert Lewandowski has had a more inconsistent beginning to the campaign.
- 2 goals, both coming in the big win against Valencia
- Still recovering full sharpness after a pre-season injury
- Lacks the explosive presence fans are used to seeing
At 37 years old, Lewandowski remains a lethal finisher, but his physical decline is showing. Flick must decide whether to continue trusting his experience or embrace Torres’ form and energy.
Flick’s Dilemma: Experience vs Momentum
Hansi Flick has a good problem on his hands.
- Torres offers speed, pressing, and current form.
- Lewandowski provides leadership, aerial dominance, and proven scoring pedigree.
It may not be about replacing one with the other permanently, but rather about rotating and using both depending on the opponent and match context.
Who Should Start for Barcelona?
Right now, the numbers favor Ferran Torres. His consistency, sharpness, and confidence make him the logical choice to lead Barça’s attack in LaLiga and perhaps even in the Champions League.
But Lewandowski’s experience and proven track record mean the debate is far from over. Barcelona fans will be watching closely to see how Flick balances both strikers.
Who do you think should be Barcelona’s starting striker this season: Torres or Lewandowski? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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