The Spain striker was dubbed Barca's "Bestia Negra" (black beast) in his five top-flight seasons with Atletico before leaving to sign for Liverpool in 2007.
He made his La Liga debut at the Nou Camp aged 18 in September 2002 and his pace helped him to knock seven goals past the Catalans, including six in Barcelona's title winning years of 2005 and 2006.
"The Nou Camp is a place that has a special significance for me because I made my La Liga debut there and their fans have always been very good to me," Torres told Spanish radio back in 2006.
"Last year, they applauded me after I scored the two goals there."
Torres's ability to score against Barca had always contrasted with his ineffectiveness against bitter city rivals Real Madrid, though he finally managed to break his duck in a 1-1 draw against them in 2007.
The 28-year-old's analysis of why he seemed to do better against Barca, provides an insight into his tormented time at Chelsea since his British transfer record 50 million-pound move from Liverpool in January 2011.
"You always go knowing that you are expected to lose [against Barcelona] but that just means that you play a little freer without the same amount of pressure," Torres said.
