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Revealed: How Barcelona chooses their penalty taker

Ferran Torres missed a penalty in FC Barcelona’s eventual 1-0 win over Valencia CF, but before that there was an animated discussion between him and Ansu Fati.

It’s clear each of the young forwards was interested in taking the shot, but it was Torres who held the ball and eventually took the spot kick. Also involved was Franck Kessié, who is a known penalty specialist, although he seemed to be content to let Torres take it.

The ensuing kick was disappointing, as Torres hit the ball into the turf and it bounced along, lacking power.