FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski Likely to Miss Copa del Rey Final
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Synopsis
FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has sustained a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left thigh, rendering him likely to miss the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 27. His recovery timeline remains uncertain, but he may also miss the semifinal against Inter Milan.
Key Takeaways
- Robert Lewandowski injured his left thigh.
- Expected to miss Copa del Rey final.
- Could also miss semifinal against Inter Milan.
- Scored 40 goals this season.
- Leads the Pichichi trophy race with 25 La Liga goals.
Barcelona, April 20 (NationPress) FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has incurred an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh. The Polish international is anticipated to be sidelined for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 27 (IST).
While the club has not specified a timeline for Lewandowski's recovery, he is likely to be out for two to three weeks and might also miss the semifinal match against Inter Milan, with the first leg scheduled for May 1 (IST).
“Tests conducted this Sunday have confirmed that first-team player Robert Lewandowski has an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh. His return to team training will depend on the recovery progress,” the club stated.
Due to this injury, the top goalscorer could not conclude his 100th La Liga appearance with a goal. This milestone was achieved in his third season in the Catalan city, where he played a pivotal role in Barca’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday.
The Galician team effectively neutralized the Polish striker during his 77 minutes on the field. He had a notable chance at the beginning of the match, with a curling shot that narrowly missed, which could have been his 100th goal in an FC Barcelona jersey.
Lewandowski is having his most remarkable season with Barca. In a total of 48 matches across La Liga, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, he has netted 40 goals: 25 in La Liga, 11 in the Champions League, 3 in the Copa del Rey, and 1 in the Super Cup.
His 25 goals in the league position him at the top of the Pichichi trophy rankings. He holds a three-goal lead over Kylian Mbappe, nine over Ante Budimir, and ten more than both Raphinha and Oihan Sancet. Only time will tell how far the FC Barcelona striker—now a La Liga centurion—can advance his goal tally.
