As the final whistle blew at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Tuesday, December 3, the verdict was clear: Ferran Torres had failed to impress. The 24-year-old forward, once hailed as a promising talent, struggled to make an impact in Barcelona’s 5-1 thrashing of Mallorca in LaLiga. Despite opening the scoring with a right-footed shot after just 12 minutes, Torres’ lackluster performance left fans aghast.
The Valencia graduate had 26 touches, one key pass, and two shots on target, but his misplaced passes and missed chances were a testament to his disappointing display. The frustration was palpable as fans took to social media to express their discontent. “Inigo Martinez and Raphinha putting in slave shifts but they almost couldn’t have counted because Ferran has the IQ of an avocado seed. Never want to see him on that pitch ever,” one fan lamented.
Others chimed in, with some calling for Torres to be benched forever, while others jokingly suggested he should be jailed. Amidst the barrage of criticism, one fan astutely observed, “This match could have been 8-1 if Ferran buried those chances.” The harsh reality was that Torres had blown a host of opportunities to add to Barcelona’s scoreline, leaving the door ajar for Mallorca to get back in the game.
As the dust settled, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick praised some of his players, including Lamine Yamal, who created a penalty and set up a goal. However, Flick stopped short of defending Torres’ performance, seemingly accepting that the forward had had a poor outing. Despite the win, Torres’ struggles will likely continue to weigh heavily on his shoulders as he strives to regain his position as a key player for the Blaugrana.
The post-match reaction was a stark reminder that, even in a 5-1 victory, individual performances can be far from convincing. As Torres looked on from the substitutes’ bench, his teammates – Inigo Martinez, Raphinha, and Pau Víctor among them – had already written the headlines with their impressive displays. Meanwhile, Torres’ misspent chances and misplaced passes served as a stark reminder that, for all his potential, he still has a long way to go to prove himself as a reliable force for Barcelona.
