WATCH: “Ferran cooked Savic, WWE would be proud”- Fans react as Ferran Torres and Stefan Savic get into an ugly fight in Barcelona-Atletico Madrid derby

FC Barcelona move to the first spot after winning against Atletico Madrid in La Liga


WATCH: “Ferran cooked Savic, WWE would be proud”- Fans react as Ferran Torres and Stefan Savic get into an ugly fight in Barcelona-Atletico Madrid derby

Ferran Torres and Stephan Savic fight in FC Barcelona-Atletico Madrid match

When a quality team visits Wanda Metropolitano, there is a potential that the match will be heated. Atletico Madrid uses every trick in the book to aggravate their rivals under their Argentine mastermind Diego Simeone. Despite all of their flaws under Xavi, Barcelona is unquestionably making a drive in La Liga. They faced Atleti in their latest La Liga game on Sunday, which was one back-and-forth battle as expected with some ugly outcomes.

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Ansu Fati started the match as the primary striker because Robert Lewandowski was suspended. The youngster failed to impress again, and Ferran Torres replaced the La Massia graduate in the 57th minute to sharpen Barca’s search for a second goal. Torres did not, however, produce the match-winning moment or score a goal. Instead, the ex-Manchester City forward made headlines after he got sent off in extra time. He was dismissed for shoving Atletico’s Stefan Savic.

Close to the end of Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, Ferran Torres and Stefan Savic got into an ugly fight that resulted in both players receiving Red Cards. The two engaged in a scuffle for the ball before continuing their brawl, with Barca forward Torres yanking the Atletico defender’s hair before they ended things. The officials saw the action, the referee decided to dismiss both players without hesitation.

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Twitter reactions to the Ferran Torres-Stefan Savic fight

The fight between the FC Barcelona player Ferran Torres and Atletico Madrid player Stefan Savic was no less than a wrestling match. Many fans claimed this fight to be the best “attacking performance” Torres would have this season. “Ferran Torres best-attacking highlights this season,” a fan said.

“This video is living proof why Ferran Torres is the best attacker in La Liga, no one comes close,” another said. Many fans questioned both players’ behavior as they forgot they were playing football. “This video is living proof why Ferran Torres is the best attacker in La Liga, no one comes close,” “The moment Savic and Ferran Torres forgot they were footballers,” fans said.

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FC Barcelona’s win brings them to the top of the La Liga standings

With a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on tour, Barcelona restored a three-point gap above Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga. Madrid suffered its second league defeat of the year on Saturday as it fell 2-1 at Villarreal.

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Atletico slipped to fifth position, with a 14-point deficit to the top. Barcelona managed to hold on for their first league victory of the year after Dembele netted in the first half. In the 22nd minute, the French player struck with a low drive from close range after Gavi set him up.

“We knew it was going to be tough to win here, but after Madrid lost points against Villarreal we had to take advantage of the opportunity,” Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets stated following the impressive win.

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