Battle Number 9 for El Clasico: Ferran or Lewandowski?
The German Hans Flick, coach of FC Barcelona, faces an offensive dilemma before the El Clasico match against Real Madrid, according to the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," as he deliberates between Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres to lead the attack line.
The report indicated that Barcelona would be the champion of the Spanish league if they win or draw, while the team is preparing to face the match amidst competition between the forwards who have occupied the number 9 position during the current season under Flick's leadership.
According to the figures reported by the newspaper, Lewandowski has played 24 matches as a starter this season, scoring 12 goals, with an average of 0.56 goals every 90 minutes, and an efficiency rate of 41.38%.
On the other hand, Ferran Torres started as a central forward in 25 matches, during which he scored 14 goals, averaging 0.63 goals every 90 minutes, with an effectiveness rate of 43.75%.
The newspaper added that the players have started together in the lineup for four matches this season against Getafe, Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao, and Chelsea, during which the team achieved two victories and suffered two defeats.
Ferran scored two goals against Getafe and two against Athletic Bilbao, while Lewandowski managed just one goal against Athletic. The statistics remain in front of Flick before making his final decision regarding the main striker in the Clasico.
The report indicated that Barcelona would be the champion of the Spanish league if they win or draw, while the team is preparing to face the match amidst competition between the forwards who have occupied the number 9 position during the current season under Flick's leadership.
According to the figures reported by the newspaper, Lewandowski has played 24 matches as a starter this season, scoring 12 goals, with an average of 0.56 goals every 90 minutes, and an efficiency rate of 41.38%.
On the other hand, Ferran Torres started as a central forward in 25 matches, during which he scored 14 goals, averaging 0.63 goals every 90 minutes, with an effectiveness rate of 43.75%.
The newspaper added that the players have started together in the lineup for four matches this season against Getafe, Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao, and Chelsea, during which the team achieved two victories and suffered two defeats.
Ferran scored two goals against Getafe and two against Athletic Bilbao, while Lewandowski managed just one goal against Athletic. The statistics remain in front of Flick before making his final decision regarding the main striker in the Clasico.