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Barcelona Adjusts Strategy with Lewandowski Out for Key Matches

Coach Hansi Flick prepares for pivotal La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League fixtures as the team manages injuries to Lewandowski and Ter Stegen.

Los jugadores del Betis celebran un gol del equipo en el partido ante el Girona.
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Overview

  • Barcelona confirms Robert Lewandowski will miss the Copa del Rey final and the first leg of the Champions League semi-final due to a muscle injury, sidelining him for 2–3 weeks.
  • Hansi Flick has adapted the squad by naming Ferran Torres as a central forward and Dani Olmo as a false nine to compensate for Lewandowski's absence.
  • Marc-André ter Stegen has resumed normal training after his long-term injury, with his return date still under discussion between the player and Flick.
  • Barcelona leads La Liga with six matches remaining and a three-point advantage over Real Madrid, emphasizing the importance of securing maximum points in upcoming fixtures against Mallorca and Valladolid.
  • The team aims to maintain momentum ahead of their Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 26 and the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan starting April 30.