FC Barcelona secured a memorable victory against Atlético de Madrid (2-4) at the Metropolitano Stadium in LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25. The blaugranas staged an epic comeback, where two players excelled especially: Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
The latter, despite not being the most highlighted in the press, once again demonstrated his ability to score crucial goals in decisive moments. However, the big surprise was his reaction after the match, when he expressed his desire to emulate Lamine Yamal.
Barça's Resurgence at the Metropolitano
Atlético de Madrid seemed to have the match under control when they went ahead 2-0 in the 70th minute. With Barcelona needing to react, Lamine Yamal appeared in his best form. The youngster, one of the most promising talents, scored a stunning goal in the 90+2 minute that gave Barça the lead and left the crowd astonished.
Shortly after, Ferran Torres increased the lead with another goal. The forward from Mataró, who had some previous chances, took advantage of a pass from Pedri González and a brilliant cut to shake off Connor Gallagher's mark.
His shot, a powerful left-footed strike, ended up in the back of the net after a slight deflection off Reinildo, leaving Jan Oblak with no options. It was the goal that sealed the victory.
The Internal Duel Between Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres
Despite Lamine Yamal's dazzling performance, Ferran Torres was also a key piece for Barça's triumph. During the match, he was present, but his impact was decisive at the end. Many saw him as the silent hero of the match, although in the end, Yamal took the MVP title.
Ferran Torres has already demonstrated throughout his career at Barça that he has a special ability to appear in key moments. Whether with his agility in getting open, his excellent ball handling, or his ability to shoot from outside the box, he is always a player to watch.
Additionally, Torres had a clear chance at the beginning of the match when he hit the post after a good pass from Dani Olmo. Despite missing that opportunity, the striker was not discouraged and continued to seek his chance. His goal at the end of the match not only sealed the victory but also underscored his ability to capitalize in moments of pressure.