Revealing the 'weapon' that helped Barca stage a spectacular comeback against Levante

Barcelona maintained their perfect beginning to the 2025/26 La Liga season by coming from behind to secure a 3-2 victory at Levante. Post-match, forward Ferran Torres revealed the phrase from Hansi Flick that helped Barcelona reverse the situation.

This was a match where Blaugrana struggled greatly in the first half, falling behind 2-0, but thanks to an explosive second half, they completed a dramatic comeback. In that victory, Ferran Torres played an extremely crucial role.

The Spanish forward had a forgettable first half, missing a great chance inside the box. However, in the second half, he made amends promptly. Just minutes after Pedri scored to reduce the deficit, Ferran made a clever run, received a pass from Raphinha, and calmly finished to equalize at 2-2.

Not stopping there, in injury time, he was the target of a cross from Lamine Yamal, forcing defender Unai Elgezabal into an own goal, securing a nail-biting victory for Barcelona.

After the game, Ferran shared that the key factor for the team’s comeback was in the dressing room, where Hansi Flick showed leadership while Barca were trailing.

“He made some tactical adjustments because we weren’t fully in the right positions. But more importantly, he emphasized that we had to show character and demonstrate our winning DNA. We returned to the pitch with a completely different mindset, and the results came immediately,” Ferran said.

Additionally, the 25-year-old striker expressed his ambition in the fierce competition for a starting spot in Barca’s attack. “I always believe I can be an important player for the team. I’m capable of starting, and whenever the coach gives me a chance, I have to make the most of it. The competition within the squad is intense, but that’s good for everyone,” he emphasized.

Starting the season with two goals in two games, Ferran Torres sent a strong message to Hansi Flick that he deserves more trust. In the opening match against Mallorca, Ferran also scored and contributed to the team’s victory. Now, with an impressive performance against Levante, the Spanish forward has demonstrated consistency and the ability to change the game in crucial moments.

With Barcelona having many attacking options such as Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and new signing Marcus Rashford, Ferran Torres’ rise makes the competition even fiercer. However, this is a positive factor, as Hansi Flick will have more rotation options to maintain high performance throughout the season.