# Ferran Torres performance at PSG and Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ferran-torres-performance-at-psg-and-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-29T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Ferran Torres has experienced contrasting tactical roles and levels of scrutiny following his €50M transfer from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

At the club level, Torres has found significant early success under manager Luis Enrique, scoring seven goals in his first six matches. This form led Luis Enrique to designate him as a starter for a Champions League match against his former club, Barcelona, leveraging his knowledge of their defensive positioning.

However, his performance with the Spanish national team has drawn criticism. While performing well at PSG, Spanish media outlets such as SPORT and AS have noted a lack of precision during international play, specifically following a match against England. National team coach Luis de la Fuente has maintained a disciplined approach, opting to start Mikel Oyarzabal to prioritize collective tactical fit over Torres’s individual club momentum.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Ferran Torres finds early success at PSG despite Spanish criticism

Ferran Torres has excelled at PSG with seven goals in six matches, though he faces criticism in Spain for his recent performances with the national team.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferran-torres-finds-early-success-at-psg-despite-spanish-criticism

### 2026-09-18: Ferran Torres faces different roles at PSG and Spain

Ferran Torres will start for PSG against Barcelona due to his knowledge of the squad, while Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente maintains Mikel Oyarzabal as starter to manage team hierarchy.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferran-torres-faces-different-roles-at-psg-and-spain

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