Barcelona won 3-0 against Osasuna on Thursday, but it turned out to be a precious victory for the Catalans in more than one way. They lost Dani Olmo to a first half injury, which puts him offside for at least a week, and in slightly less disturbing news they are forced to pay € 1 million because of a clause activated by one of their players in the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Company.
Due to the unusual timing on the match, Hansi Flick was forced to make changes on the side that started against Atletico Madrid prior to the international break. Frenkie de Jong was one of the players who were brought in, although he only lasted 45 minutes before he was picked up, probably with Sunday's Catalan derby against Girona in mind. His replacement was Pablo Torre, who looked rare.
Thursday's game was the first time since January 26 that Torre played for Barcelona, and it is only his fourth performance of 2025. And because he played at least 45 minutes, the Catalan side only has to make a payment of € 1 million to the former club of the 21-year-old midfielder of the former midfielder club, Racing Santander.
According to Diario AS, Thursday's game was the 10th time that Pablo Torre has played for Barcelona for Barcelona since his arrival in 2022. That is why Barcelona Racing Santander has to pay € 1 million according to a clause in the agreement that the two clubs have signed.
Torre was signed for a first reimbursement of € 5 million, and the total money that Barcelona has paid to Racing Santander is now at € 6 million. They have to send € 1 million every time Torre plays 45+ minutes in 10 games, so the chance is that the Segunda club will wait a while for their next income from Catalonia.
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