Barcelona’s hopes of clinching four major trophies this season have taken a hit with star striker Robert Lewandowski ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The 36-year-old forward, who leads the club’s scoring charts with 40 goals across all competitions, limped off during Saturday’s thrilling 4-3 La Liga victory over Celta Vigo.
Medical tests conducted on Sunday confirmed an issue with the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh. While the club hasn’t provided an exact timeline for his recovery, Spanish media suggest the Polish international could be sidelined for up to three weeks.
If confirmed, Lewandowski would miss key fixtures, including the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 26 and both legs of Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final clash with Inter Milan. He is also expected to sit out La Liga games against Mallorca and Valladolid, with a potential return set for the high-stakes league clash against Real Madrid on May 11.
Barcelona, already crowned Spanish Super Cup champions earlier this year, are chasing a rare quadruple. Head coach Hansi Flick may have to rely on Ferran Torres or experiment with Dani Olmo in a false nine role to fill the void left by Lewandowski’s absence.
