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Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski will have tests soon to check a muscle injury. He got hurt during the 4-3 win over Celta Vigo. The Polish forward might miss important games like the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semi-final.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Lewandowski, who has 40 goals in 48 games this season, left the game in the 77th minute against Celta Vigo. He held his left hamstring before leaving. The injury happened in an exciting match that Barcelona won. Now they are seven points ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga. People fear he may have torn his hamstring, which could keep him out for up to three weeks. If this happens, he might not play in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid or the Champions League semi-final versus Inter Milan.
BARCELONA’S SEASON AT A CROSSROADS
This injury happens at a busy time for Barcelona. The team is first in La Liga and can still win four trophies this season under Hansi Flick. Lewandowski’s goals have been very important. He has scored 11 goals in the Champions League. Other important players, like Alejandro Balde and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, are also hurt. The team needs goals from Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal now. They have many games to play and must manage without these key players.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Barcelona will play Mallorca in La Liga on Tuesday. Soon after, they play Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. Then Inter Milan comes for the Champions League semi-finals. The manager hopes Lewandowski can return quickly but needs to wait for the results of the tests. If he has a tear, he could return after May 11, possibly in time to play Real Madrid again. But this could be too late for Barça’s hopes this season.
