{"id":1357,"date":"2026-01-16T17:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mktynews.com\/?p=1357"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:20:17","slug":"real-madrids-elimination-pushed-us-to-go-even-further-says-ferran-torres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mktynews.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/real-madrids-elimination-pushed-us-to-go-even-further-says-ferran-torres\/","title":{"rendered":"“Real Madrid\u2019s elimination pushed us to go even further,” says Ferran Torres"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ferran Torres, who converted Barcelona’s opening goal against Racing de Santander, spoke to ‘Movistar+’ and revealed that Real Madrid’s recent cup exit made his side “far more focused.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres played down his goal in the 2-0 victory over Racing, insisting that qualification for the quarter-finals was what really mattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We knew Racing possessed considerable quality, and they certainly showcased it,” he stated. “Nevertheless, the most satisfying outcome is securing our progression.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having emerged as the team’s top scorer, Ferran Torres revealed he had always recognised this would be a “crucial” season for him, expressing his belief that he can cement a regular starting spot in the side. “I have immense self-belief,” he declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on Real Madrid’s surprising elimination in Albacete, Ferran Torres admitted it actually “spurred us on significantly and ensured we didn’t take anything for granted” against Racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forward from Valencia affirmed that FC Barcelona’s last defeat, a high-stakes clash against Chelsea on 25 November, had served as a “reset” for the squad and brought them “much closer together.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Ferran Torres expressed his “pride” in captaining the team for the first time, hailing the occasion as “special.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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