Pick Fernando Torres’ best goal at Chelsea
Fernando Torres: Chelsea’s all-time most expensive signing.
After moving to Chelsea from Premier League rivals Liverpool for a fee of £50 million much was expected of the Spaniard.
Unfortunately, El Nino never recaptured the form that made him one of Europe’s top marksman but did show moments of brilliance in a blue shirt.
Considering this, and the fact that Torres himself turns 32 today, we want you to decide the Spaniard’s best goal in a Chelsea shirt.
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Lob vs Rubin Kazan
Before he could help Chelsea to win the Europa League, Torres and Chelsea had to overcome Russian side Rubin Kazan.
Following a long ball forward from Frank Lampard, Torres beat the keeper to the ball and lobbed the ball over him into the empty net.
Header vs Aston Villa
In an 8-0 thrashing of Aston Villa, Torres scored the opening goal that started the goal frenzy.
Rising high on the edge of the box, Torres headed into the top corner, leaving Brad Guzan no chance in the Aston Villa goal.
Goal vs Benfica
Scoring the opening goal in a European cup final is always important, and Torres did just that for Chelsea in 2013 during the Europa League final against Benfica.
Shrugging off the Benfica defender, the Spaniard rounded the keeper and slotted the ball home.
Volley vs Arsenal
Scoring against your rivals is always a good thing to do. Torres did this in a 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
A Juan Mata free-kick evaded everyone and Torres volleyed home, losing his marker Laurent Koscielny in the process.
His first vs West Ham
After making his £50 million move from Liverpool, it took a while for Torres to score his first in a Chelsea shirt. But in a 3-0 win over West Ham, the Spaniard netted for the first time.
It looked like his chance had gone as the ball stopped on a soaked Stamford Bridge pitch, but Torres turned and curled the ball past Robert Green, prompting mass celebrations by fans and players.
Header vs Norwich
Off-field turmoil took centre stage for this game at home against Norwich City, but Chelsea responded in good fashion; winning 4-1.
Good play from Juan Mata and Branislav Ivanovic allowed Torres to rise highest and win a header that left John Ruddy with no chance.
Goal vs Newcastle
In a league fixture at home to Newcastle, Torres helped Chelsea to a 2-0 win, scoring and winning a penalty for the Blues.
Following an Eden Hazard back-heel, Torres toe-poked the ball into the top corner, leaving Tim Krul rooted to the spot.
That goal vs Barcelona
With Chelsea on the brink of making it into the 2012 Champions League final, Torres made this certain with this goal. Gary Neville will remember this one fondly, with his famous commentary.
Following a clearance from Ashley Cole, Torres latched onto the ball and only had the keeper to beat. Going round Victor Valdes, Torres placed it into the back of an empty net.
Volley vs Bayern Munich
Following his heroics in the Europa League, Torres also scored in the 2013 European Super Cup final against Bayern Munich.
Eden Hazard ran at the Bayern defence and passed it to Andre Schürrle, who provided the cross for a sublime finish from Torres. Manuel Neuer had no chance with that volley.
Goal vs Brentford
With League One side Brentford only moments away from a giant-killing in the FA Cup, Chelsea were in desperate need of a goal. Up steps Fernando Torres.
Controlling a long ball forward, Torres combined with strike partner Demba Ba, who provided the assist for a Torres strike that hit the back of the net and saved Chelsea’s embarrassment.
Leaderboard
That goal vs Barcelona | 83% |
Goal vs Benfica | 51% |
Volley vs Arsenal | 51% |
Volley vs Bayern Munich | 51% |
Lob vs Rubin Kazan | 49% |
Goal vs Newcastle | 46% |
His first vs West Ham | 36% |
Goal vs Brentford | 29% |
Header vs Aston Villa | 26% |
Header vs Norwich | 24% |