Barcelona splashed €55 million to secure the signing of Ferran Torres

Ferran Torres was acquired by Barcelona from Manchester City for €55 million little over a year ago. The 22-year-old was hired to assist the group in turning things around following a rocky start to the season. Additionally, Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, two other winter arrivals, had an impact and helped Barça place second in La Liga.

The Spanish international's situation has worsened this time, though. Torres has fallen down the club's hierarchy as a result of Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha in the summer, as well as Ansu Fati's return from injury. It seems sense that Xavi chose to start his offensive line with Ousmane Dembele, Lewandowski, and Gavi given the importance of the game. Due to his La Liga ban, Torres missed the weekend match against Getafe and sat on the sidelines.