Robert Lewandowski is entering his fourth season with Barcelona as the main goalscorer, having also appeared in the friendly match against FC Seoul, where he scored his first goal of the preseason by capitalizing on a rebound off the post.

Lewandowski is approaching 37 years of age and is in the last season of his contract with the Catalan club. Despite reports of offers from Saudi Arabia, he is keen to stay until the end of next season, with the possibility of circumstances changing depending on his performance.

The competition for the number 9 striker position is intensifying following the emergence of Ferran Torres, who scored two goals in the match against Seoul with notable brilliance. Torres confirmed that he has learned a lot from Lewandowski and seems ready to challenge and compete for the position.

Barcelona coach Hans Flick gave Torres the opportunity to play as a starter in the Copa del Rey last season, where he was the tournament's top scorer with six goals, including a hat-trick against Valencia and crucial goals in the semifinals and finals.

Ferran Torres, who is 25 years old, has a contract with Barcelona until 2027 and shows great ambition to become an indispensable key player for the club, relying on his hard work and physical preparation after recovering from surgery.

Flick appreciates Torres's enthusiasm and performance strength, considering him an important addition to the number 9 striker position alongside Lewandowski, while Marcus Rashford can also be relied upon in this position as needed.

This competition comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where Ferran Torres is expected to be one of the key players in the Spanish national team, amid the declining performance of some players like Morata and the temporary reliance on Oyarzabal as a solution.

Ferran Torres has an impressive scoring record with the Spanish national team, having scored 21 goals in 49 matches, and is close to entering the list of the top ten scorers in the team's history, which boosts his confidence in his future.