[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-ferran-torres-earns-starting-spot-in-copa-final-lewandowski-benched":61,"news-related-ferran-torres-earns-starting-spot-in-copa-final-lewandowski-benched-en":99,"news-related-match-ferran-torres-earns-starting-spot-in-copa-final-lewandowski-benched-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":87,"title":98},"In a bold tactical move, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick chose Ferran Torres as the starting striker for the Copa del Rey final, relegating star forward Robert Lewandowski to the bench. The decision, confirmed ahead of the match, reflects Flick's trust in Torres after a prolific run of form.\n\nFlick explained that Torres earned the nod because he has been the team's leading scorer in recent weeks. 'He deserved it. He's been our go-to goal-getter,' the coach remarked, underlining the merit-based selection. Torres, who has often played a supporting role this season, seized his opportunity with consistent performances.\n\nLewandowski, Barcelona's primary striker and a two-time FIFA Best Men's Player, watched from the sidelines as Torres took center stage. The Polish international has struggled with fitness issues and a slight dip in form, opening the door for Torres to stake his claim. Flick's decision sends a clear message that no player is guaranteed a starting spot based solely on reputation.\n\nTorres's inclusion paid off early, as he played a key role in Barcelona's attacking buildup. His movement and pressing unsettled the opposition defense, creating space for his teammates. Though not directly on the scoresheet in the opening half, his presence disrupted the opposing backline.\n\nThe choice to bench Lewandowski also raised eyebrows among fans and pundits, given his status as one of the world's elite strikers. However, Flick emphasized that squad rotation and form are paramount in high-stakes matches. 'We have a deep squad, and every player must prove their worth,' he added.\n\nBarcelona's victory in the final added weight to Flick's decision, as Torres's energy and defensive work rate helped secure the trophy. The win marks another triumph for the German coach, who has revitalized the Catalan side since taking over.\n\nThis match highlighted the evolving dynamics within the Barcelona squad, where young talents like Torres are challenging established stars for starting roles. 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