FC Barcelona were back to winning ways as they returned to La Liga last night with a win against Sevilla. The Blaugranes were clearly the better side, as is clear from the 5-1 scoreline in their favor, and this win will help them go into the upcoming two difficult matches brimming with confidence.
Robert Lewandowski had a characteristic game in front of the goal, as he scored a brace. Pedri also added a goal to his name in the first half.
However, the last two goals for Barcelona came from a rather surprising source, as it was Pablo Torre who scored them. He scored his first goal on the night with a powerful shot and later doubled his tally with a direct but unintended free kick.
This performance was only the latest indication that the young midfielder is making the most of the opportunities that Hansi Flick gives him. He has played only 202 La Liga minutes this season but has already scored 3 goals. Thus, with a goal every 67th minute, Mundo Deportivo reports that he has a scoring average that only the very best forwards in La Liga can boast.
This incredible scoring average can be clearly assessed by a comparison with Lewandowski. The Pole has scored 12 goals in 10 La Liga appearances up to now, and his scoring rate comes up to be 1 in every 66 minutes, which is only one minute better than that of Pablo Torre.
Flick deserves some credit for the good performances that the youngster has given this season. The German tactician has given him a lot of minutes at the start of the season and also started him in three consecutive matches against Villarreal, Getafe, and Osasuna. These three starts were more than what Xavi had given him during his entire time on the Barcelona bench.
Although no one expects him to be a regular starter going forward, he will not look for a move away from the Catalan club in the upcoming winter window, as he is still convinced that he can succeed at Barcelona.