Ferran Torres: Barcelona 'showed grit' in victory over Atletico Madrid

The forward, who started on the bench, was instrumental in turning the match around and later praised the team's strong mentality.

Atletico Madrid looked set for victory after Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth gave them a 2-0 lead by the 70th minute. However, Barcelona refused to back down.

Robert Lewandowski pulled one back in the 72nd minute, reigniting hope for the visitors. Just six minutes later, Torres found the equaliser, shifting the momentum.

As the match entered injury time, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead with a composed finish.

Torres then sealed the remarkable win with his second goal in the last moments, completing an unforgettable turnaround.

Speaking after the match, Torres expressed his delight at Barcelona's resilience.

"I think it was a great victory, especially because of how we came back. The win was well deserved, and I'm very happy," he told the media, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

"We showed character, grit, and courage, and from there, we managed to take control of the game. I'm trying to instill a shark mentality in the young players." 

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