"Keeping in tune, he offered no hints earlier today in his press conference, when asked whether he planned to change his starting No. 9 for the Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup final tomorrow. After all, there is a major battle brewing in the centre-forward position as both Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski have more than enough arguments to make Flick's decision a difficult one."
"As things stand, Ferran appears to have the edge over his senior teammate, having earned the role of first-choice No. 9 this season on merit and having just opened his Super Cup account against Athletic Club. Out of the 24 matches he has played this campaign, he has started 18 under Flick. The Spanish international is also Barcelona's top scorer this season with 14 goals."
"Lewandowski, however, will not give up his claim to a starting spot in the first final of the season. At 37, the Polish striker has accepted Flick's management of his minutes with professionalism. But he remains fiercely competitive and will not want to miss out on the biggest occasions. Despite missing several matches through physical issues, he has not lost his scoring touch. He has nine goals, all in La Liga, with the most recent coming in the derby against Espanyol."
A major battle exists between Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski for Barcelona's centre-forward spot in the Spanish Super Cup final. Ferran Torres has emerged as first-choice this season, starting 18 of 24 matches and scoring 14 goals, including opening his Super Cup account against Athletic Club and netting the equaliser in last season's Copa del Rey final versus Real Madrid. Robert Lewandowski, aged 37, has accepted managed minutes but remains competitive, has nine La Liga goals this season, and has scored in each Spanish Super Cup final he has played, including crucial goals across recent finals. Selection remains difficult.
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