According to reports, Barcelona’s brilliant comeback against Celta Vigo came at a cost. Lewandowski was forced off the pitch due to injury during the match against Celta Vigo, just one week before the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 26. In the 76th minute, the Polish striker clutched his left thigh and looked toward the bench, requesting a substitution—a request Flick angrily granted immediately.

Barcelona will conduct various tests on him today, but alarm bells are ringing. This muscle discomfort could sideline him for two to three weeks. He is expected to miss the Copa del Rey final, though it is not yet confirmed, and his participation in the Champions League semifinal first leg against Inter is also in doubt.

Despite this heavy blow, Flick has excellent options in the squad: Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres, whom the club sees as potential successors to Lewandowski next season. The newspaper Sport reported that the left winger proved this yesterday by scoring another quick goal in the false nine role. As in his last start against Osasuna, he showed he could replace the Polish striker.

He scored the first goal and was furious when substituted. This was his 17th goal of the season—10 in La Liga. This statistic means he averages a goal every 88 minutes. The Barcelona forward extended his good scoring run in La Liga with five goals in four of his last six matches (two goals against Atletico, and goals against Osasuna, Girona, and Celta Vigo) to celebrate his best scoring season since 2020-21 with Manchester City.