Ferran Torres Commends Barcelona’s Resilience After La Liga Win
Barcelona striker Ferran Torres expressed his admiration for the team’s “spirit and intensity” following a convincing 3-1 victory over Elche on Sunday (November 2).
Barcelona Climbs the Standings
Following their win against the ninth-placed Elche at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the side coached by Hansi Flick now trails league leaders Real Madrid by five points.
Quick Goals Set the Tone
Lamine Yamal and Torres quickly established a 2-0 lead for Barcelona within the first 11 minutes of the match. Although Elche’s Rafa Mir managed to score before halftime, Barcelona maintained control of the game.
A superb curling shot from loan player Marcus Rashord capped off the scoring and marked his continued impressive form, ensuring all three points for the Catalan side.
Torres Reflects on Team Performance
In an interview with DAZN after the match, Torres highlighted the significance of his team’s determination, stating, “It was important to come out strong and intense, take the lead, and play the game we want.”
He added, “We already knew the game Elche were going to play against us. We started very well; then we became complacent, but we found our spirit and intensity.” Torres concluded by noting, “I think we are finding the Barca of last season, who were relentless from the first minute.”