Barcelona will lock horns with CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga standings.
The Blaugrana are a point above Atletico Madrid and two clear of Real Madrid and will want to stretch their advantage over their rivals, both of whom are in action on Sunday.
Rotations are expected from Hansi Flick, considering that Barcelona will take on Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. And one of the changes could see Ferran Torres feature in attack.
Special landmark for Ferran Torres
Should he feature against Osasuna on Saturday, Ferran Torres will reach 100 La Liga matches as a Barcelona player. The forward will achieve this milestone in his third season at the club, just days after celebrating his 25th birthday.
Ferran Torres joined Barcelona in the winter transfer window of the 2021/22 season from Manchester City for €55 million plus €10 million in add-ons, with a €1 billion release clause.
Given the significant investment, the forward has been under constant scrutiny regarding his performances at the club.
Set for his 100th La Liga appearance. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Since joining the club, Ferran Torres has scored 20 La Liga goals and provided 11 assists from 99 matches.
The attacker’s overall tally for Barcelona stands at 36 goals from 143 matches, with eight in the UEFA Champions League, six in the Copa del Rey, and two in the Europa League. The only competition in which he has yet to score is the Spanish Super Cup.
Ferran has not always been a regular starter during his time at Barcelona since arriving but has proven his worth as an impact substitute, especially in the ongoing season.
The Spanish international has already equalled his best goal tally as a Barça player, netting 11 goals across all competitions, five of which have come in La Liga.
Torres is expected to feature against Osasuna on Saturday, possibly even as a starter, as Robert Lewandowski may be rested.