Barcelona have received a massive attacking boost ahead of their make-or-break Champions League showdown with Copenhagen.
Currently perched just outside the top eight following their gritty Slavia Prague win, the Blaugrana desperately need a convincing victory at Camp Nou to secure their spot and avoid the playoff lottery.
With Pedri sidelined by hamstring issues and Frenkie de Jong suspended, the pressure falls squarely on the forward line to deliver goals and goal difference. This timely return couldn’t be more welcome.
That lift arrives in the form of Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s top scorer this season, who has recovered from the muscle injury that ruled him out against Slavia Prague and Real Oviedo, as reported by Santi Ovalle in Carrusel Deportivo.
The Valencia native’s availability transforms Flick’s attacking options on a night where firepower could define their European fate.
While a full 90 minutes seems unlikely given the coach’s caution with muscular problems, Ferran’s bench impact as a proven finisher gives Barça the edge they’ve lacked recently.
Torres brings versatility across the front three, allowing tactical flexibility if Barcelona needs late goals.
His intelligent movement, aerial presence, and clinical finishing complement Robert Lewandowski’s hold-up play while adding depth behind wing threats like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
Copenhagen will now face a fully loaded attack, forcing defensive adjustments that play into Barcelona’s high-pressing strengths.
The context amplifies this news. Without midfield maestros Pedri and De Jong, Flick must rely on attacking dominance to compensate for control gaps.
Ferran’s return – alongside recent squad rotation successes – tilts the balance decisively.
Even 45 minutes of his predatory instincts could unlock a Danish defence already under pressure from La Liga leaders.
For a team balancing league supremacy with European ambition, this feels like the perfect shot in the arm before Wednesday’s high-stakes collision.
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