Barcelona has suffered a major blow as star striker Robert Lewandowski has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the upcoming Copa del Rey final and the crucial Champions League semi-final.
The 36-year-old Polish forward, who leads the team’s scoring charts with 40 goals in all competitions, was forced off the pitch during Barcelona’s dramatic 4-3 La Liga victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday.
According to a club statement released on Sunday, Lewandowski sustained a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left thigh. While Barcelona didn’t specify a recovery timeline, Spanish media outlets report that the veteran striker could be out for up to three weeks.
This means Lewandowski is likely to miss the Copa del Rey final against arch-rivals Real Madrid in Seville next Saturday. Additionally, he is expected to sit out Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan, with the first leg scheduled for April 30 and the return leg on May 6.
The injury also rules him out of two La Liga matches—against Mallorca on Tuesday and Valladolid on May 3. However, he may return in time for the high-stakes league showdown with Real Madrid on May 11, a match that could determine the title race.
Barcelona, who lifted the Spanish Super Cup in January, are eyeing a historic quadruple this season. Their qualification for the Champions League semi-finals marks their first appearance at this stage since 2019.
Coach Hansi Flick may turn to Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo—who has previously operated as a false nine—to fill the gap left by Lewandowski’s absence in the attack.
Will Barcelona cope without their top scorer in two of the season’s most decisive games? Stay tuned to NIGPOST for more updates on Lewandowski’s recovery and Barcelona’s road to glory!
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