Barcelona fans online were left disappointed with Ferran Torres’ performance in their 1-0 win over Athletic Club in LaLiga on Saturday, March 7.

After a goalless first half, Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock as he scored the only goal of the game off a Pedri assist (68′). Meanwhile, Ferran Torres, who started in the striker position, did not enjoy a good game. In 62 minutes of gameplay, Torres had no shots on target and missed two major chances to score in the first half. He also lost possession five times and made no key passes in the game. The Spaniard was replaced by Robert Lewandowski in the 62nd minute.

Barcelona fans took to X to criticize Ferran Torres’ performance following the clash against Athletic Bilbao. Despite starting multiple games in place of Robert Lewandowski this season, Torres has been unable to make a significant impact in front of the goal so far. The Spaniard has often been criticized for his lack of finishing ability and wasteful gameplay. One Culer wrote on X:

“How did Ferran Torres become a footballer😳”

Many other fans shared similar thoughts on Torres’ performance:

Fans continued to share their thoughts on the game:

Despite Torres’ performance, the win vs Athletic Bilbao marks an important victory for Barcelona. The Catalans remain at the top of the LaLiga table with 67 points off 27 games. Their archrivals, Real Madrid, are only four points behind with the same number of matches in hand.

Note: All in-game statistics were taken from SofaScore as of writing and are subject to change per the website’s prerogative.

“He’s not 100% confident”- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick opens up on Ferran Torres’s poor performance against Athletic Bilbao

In the post-match press conference, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick shared his thoughts on Ferran Torres’ recent poor form. The German tactician believes Torres is not confident enough to score, explaining his missed chances. He said (via Barca Universal):

“As a striker, you will always be measured in goals. Right now, Ferran Torres does not have good confidence. He’s not in a good dynamic, he’s being unlucky, he’s not 100% confident and we have to help him.”

Further, Flick also addressed his high-line tactics, which have been a hit or miss for Barca this season. He added:

“People always say: ‘The high line, the line!’ but its not that. It does not matter how high we play, nor the players in the backline. It matters how we press. If we press well, the high line works. If not, we can get hit in behind easily.”

Barcelona will next face Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg on March 10.