Barcelona’s quadruple dream gets a big jolt due to Robert Lewandowski’s injury
Barcelona fans have received some very sad news. The team’s star striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury, due to which he has been ruled out of the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semi-final. According to reports in the Spanish media, the 36-year-old Polish forward was injured during the La Liga match against Celta Vigo.
Injured during the match
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday, but Lewandowski had to leave the pitch during this match. On Sunday, the club said in an official statement that he had undergone medical tests and it was found that he had an injury in the semitendinosus muscle of his left thigh. The club did not officially disclose his recovery time, but Spanish media reports are saying that he will be out of action for at least 3 half-time.
Lewandowski will miss big matches
If these reports are proved correct, then Lewandowski will not only miss the Copa del Rey final on April 27 where Barcelona faces Real Madrid, but he will also not be able to play the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan on April 30.
Big worry for Barcelona
In addition, he will miss two important La Liga matches – against Mallorca on April 23 and against Valladolid on May 3. His comeback target could be the match against Real Madrid on May 11, which could become the deciding match of the La Liga title race.
Lewandowski is Barcelona’s top goalscorer this season, having scored 40 goals in all competitions so far. His form and experience were invaluable for Barcelona in the knockout stages. Now in his absence, coach Hansi Flick will have to enter the field with new options.
In the last few matches, Flick has used Ferran Torres as a central striker when Lewandowski was unavailable. Dani Olmo has also been tested in the role of false nine. But both these players do not have the consistency that a striker like Lewandowski has.
The dream of a quadruple is difficult
Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup in January this season, and they are still at the top of the La Liga table. They have also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2019. The dream of winning the quadruple is still alive, but Lewandowski’s injury has posed a big obstacle in this path.
Both the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid are crucial encounters. Lewandowski’s absence will not only weaken the team’s attacking strength, but the team will also feel the lack of his experience.
Now a fire test for Flick
This time will be no less than a big fire test for Hansi Flick. They will have to field a team that remains competitive even without Lewandowski, and can perform in big matches. Players like Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha will now be responsible for stepping up and scoring goals for the team.
Fans’ expectations are now based on team spirit and Flick’s tactical skills. Barcelona has quality, but now they will have to perform under pressure.
Will Lewandowski make a comeback in the title decider?
According to media reports, if the recovery goes well, Lewandowski could return against Real Madrid on May 11. This match could decide the title, and if it happens, Lewandowski’s comeback could be in a filmy way. But before that Barcelona will have to continue their journey without him.
For now Barcelona’s quadruple dream has suffered a major setback, and fans are praying that Lewandowski gets fit as soon as possible and returns to the pitch.