Diego Simeone brought up Xavi’s past criticism of Atletico Madrid’s style of play in the build-up.
Browsing: Ferran Torres
Barca signed Ferran Torres from Manchester City last month in a deal that could eventually cost 65 million euros.
This is as a result of news that he returned a positive coronavirus test hours after his unveiling.
But his debut could be delayed after the Catalan club announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 along with teammate Pedri
The Citizens have already done some business this month, following confirmation of Ferran Torres’s €55m (£46.3m) move back to Spain with Barcelona.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British and Spanish media reported that FC Barcelona would pay around 55 million euros ($62.30 million) for the player.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta, back at the Etihad Stadium where he worked as an assistant between 2016 and 2019, watched in horror as his team fell apart early on, with Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres giving City a 2-0 lead inside 12 minutes.
A much-changed City side with a Champions League final to come trailed 1-0 to Emil Krafth’s header and 3-2 from Joe Willock’s rebound following a missed penalty, with Joao Cancelo, Joelinton – from the spot – and Torres scoring in between at St James’ Park.
After a frustrating first 45 minutes in south London, it was City’s record goalscorer who broke the deadlock with a superb finish and Ferran Torres wrapped up the points soon after following a fine curled effort.
The Northern Irishman raced onto a fine through ball from Ezgjan Alioski and flicked past Ederson for his second goal of the game in injury time.
Fine work from Ferran Torres to work his way through two United players inside the area before cutting back for the striker to tap home after just nine minutes.
Late goals by Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres spared Manchester City a shock FA Cup defeat away to…
The victory lifted City to fifth in the English Premier League on Saturday
The winger fired the hosts into a sixth-minute lead from a flowing move which would encapsulate City’s performance against woeful Burnley, who would go on to their fourth successive 5-0 defeat at the Etihad.
Goals from Alvaro Morata, Ferran and Rodri gave Luis Enrique’s side a convincing 3-0 lead at half-time, while Ferran struck again early in the second half and completed his treble with a classy finish.
It all leaves Manchester City in a commanding position at the top of the group
Ferran Torres, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling found the back of the net as Pep Guardiola’s side stayed top of the standings on six points, three ahead of FC Porto and Olympiakos.
A little over two months after their surprise 3-1 defeat to Lyon in the quarter-finals of last season’s tournament, City recovered from Luis Diaz’s early strike to get back in business with goals from Sergio Aguero, Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres.
The squad is for next month’s UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Ukraine.
Pep Guardiola’s side have agreed an initial £40 million deal with the Cherries – who were relegated to the Championship on the final day of the season – and which could rise to £41 million.