As Barcelona Prepare yourself for a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter final other legs against Borussia DortmundAll eyes are on a man whose texture and influence remain nothing but remarkable. Robert LewandowskiAt 36 years old, has again proven that age is only a number – net of 40 goals in 46 performances this season. And now, just before one of the most important matches in the campaign, Head coach Hansi Flick has made a fantastic comparison It raises the eyebrows over Europe.
Blaugrana travels to Germany with a leading 4-0 lead Over Dortmund, served in a dazzling first leg screen on Camp Nou. That night, Lewandowski was the core of the performance, made twice and spearheaded an attack that struggled through the Bundesliga’s defense with reckless efficiency.
Now, when the team touches down in Flick’s homeland for the return leg, the mission is clear: End what they started and book a ticket to the semi -finals. But during the last training session before the collision, there was a moment of uncertainty. The Polish veteran was seen in a little discomfortgrasp of the thigh and To engage in discussions with Barcelona’s medical staff.
If the productive forward is not fully fit, girl may be forced to turn to Ferran Torres alongside Raphinha And teenage sensation Lamin Yamal in the front three. However, there is no fault that the Lewandowski void would leave behind – not just in goal, but in presence.
What did Hansi girl say?
Although the full extent of Lewandowski’s condition remains uncertain, Flick took a moment in his press conference before the match To highlight how rare his No. 9 is.
“When you play at this level at this age … On the one hand it comes to his fitness, and on the other he takes great care of himself,” The German boss said. “Like Cristiano Ronaldo, he has a fantastic physical structure. He is very professional and controls all factors to deliver optimal performance.”
The reference to Cristiano RonaldoWho continues to chase the milestone on 1,000 goals in Saudi Arabia at the age of 40, was not easily done. Girl clearly believes Lewandowski belongs to the same elite bracketNot just for his life, but for his relentless commitment to the craft.
“It is noticeable to have a player in his caliber in the team. He has a lot of experience and we count on him a lot,” Flick Added. “Every day he shows what he can and has all the qualities that make him a good player. He is a good example for the rest of us.”
A goal away from a century
In addition to the immediate task of sending Dortmund packaging, Lewandowski has personal history on the line. If he finds the net again it will be his 100th goal in a Barcelona shirtA milestone only reached in 141 performances Since he joined Bayern Munich in July 2022. And what better stage to complete the century than against the club where his rise to international star first took shape?
There is something poetic about the story: An experienced veteran, returns to Germany, standing on the barrier of history and leads a new generation of Blaugrana stars to a European semi -final. That is the kind of history accounts for.
