The Barcelona academy graduate delivered a breathtaking performance against Shakhtar Donetsk, three days before Xavi’s side faces Real Madrid in a high-stakes clash.
He reaches out to the coach to confirm readiness to start against Real Madrid. Confidence rests on talent, football intelligence, and sacrifice. He presses into dangerous areas and finds the back of the net with remarkable strikes, echoing the stunning moment from the Champions League group stage when he hit a similar finish against Shakhtar Donetsk on the previous Wednesday.
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Fermín López, who already produced a superb goal against Real Madrid in preseason, added another brace in the 2-0 victory over the Ukrainians, three days before Barça meets the classic Spanish derby at Montjuïc. Regardless of injuries or lineup changes, Xavi trusts that Fermín can contribute in the upcoming Saturday match without trouble. Observers note that the confidence comes from consistent performances that have stood up under pressure.
Late in the first half, Fermín advanced with intent and made it 2-0 for Barcelona with a powerful right-footed strike. The ball curved just past the left post of the Shakhtar Donetsk goal before settling into the net. The finish, delivered by a player who celebrates his 20th birthday on May 11, 2003, in El Campillo, sparked a corner-flag celebration as the young talent impressed once again. The player with leadership in spirit led the charge from the front.
The number 32 had already loomed large in the 1-0 win over Shakhtar, with Ferran Torres scoring by pouncing on a rebound that came off the crossbar after López’s shot.
Fermín López emerged as the standout figure in Barcelona’s early pressure and build-up. He sprinted back to recover space, remained aggressive in pressing transitions, and became a crucial element in the team’s attacking movement. Even when his initial opportunity struck the post, he quickly pursued another effort to reinforce Barcelona’s dominance and show his fearless presence on the pitch. The first 45 minutes belonged to him as much as to any player on the field.
Goal’s story for Fermín López’s 2-0
Gooooooooooooool from Fermín López. FC BARCELONA 2-0 SHAKHTAR DONETSK. A scintillating finish from the Barca youth product. Advancing through the center, Ferran Torres shifts the play wide, creating space, and Fermín peels off to the right to receive a deft pass. He shapes the shot with his right foot, guiding it with precision toward Dmytro Riznyk’s left post before the ball finds the back of the net. A goal that reflected not just skill, but a composed understanding of Barcelona’s attacking rhythm. [Citation: Match report, official club communications]
The video with Fermín López’s 2-0
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