Robert Lewandowski was one of the biggest absentees for FC Barcelona during Sunday’s El Clásico match Real Madrid. After falling 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Blaugrana have received a major boost regarding the Polish striker’s recovery.
After the October international break, Lewandowski became the center of controversy suffered a torn biceps femoris in his left thigh during Poland’s match against Lithuania. The most talked about point was that the striker reportedly suffered the injury midway through the match, but decided to play all 90 minutes, with only a light bandage on the affected area at half-time.
According to Spanish outlet Sports newspaper, Lewandowski completed training with his teammates on Mondayan important step forward in his recovery. The session, led by head coach Hansi Flick, focused on players who did not feature against Real Madrid, and Lewandowski’s participation is an encouraging sign for the games to come.
The experienced attacker has been struggling with fitness problems since the preseason and is not yet in top form. He played just 431 minutes in nine games this season. That means that, in addition to missing four of Barcelona’s thirteen games in the 2025-2026 season, he averages less than 48 minutes per outinga significant setback for someone who was the team’s top scorer last season.
Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona scores a goal.
Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the current season, and with With reports suggesting he could leave the club next summer, his future remains uncertain. Still, the 37-year-old’s focus, with four goals so far in the 2025-2026 season, will be on returning to the pitch and finding consistency, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
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What’s next for Barcelona?
October was a difficult month for Barcelona, which started with a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, followed by a 4-1 defeat to Sevilla, and ended the match on Sunday with the El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid. Sit now second in La Liga with 22 points from 10 gamesAnd outside the top eight of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona are eager to get back.
Their next test is at home against Elche on Sundaya match that could mark Lewandowski’s return, as a starter or from the bench. Flick’s side will then travel to Belgium to record it Club Brugge on Wednesday, November 5in a duel in which they will be clear favorites, a chance to turn the page after a difficult stretch.
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