Football

Robert Lewandowski’s injury: what he has, what is known about his muscle discomfort and why he misses the Classic

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3 years ago

February 27, 2023

Jayden

Robert Lewandowski’s injury: what he has, what is known about his muscle discomfort and why he misses the Classic

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The defeat against Almeria with The championship It wasn’t the biggest concern. Barcelonawho sustained his injury Robert Lewandowski, one of the reports of the team led by Xavi Hernandez. And this happened ahead of one of the most anticipated matches: the Clasico for them Copa del Rey. The Pole loses the match vs. he Real Madrid?

The Sports News presents the centre-forward’s medical and how long he will be out. The Catalans will suffer the absence of the dangerous striker with more than 600 goals in his career.

What injury does Robert Lewandowski have?

Although Robert Lewandowski was able to finish the match in which Barcelona lost to Almeria 1-0, the Pole felt muscle discomfort which was examined by the medical staff on Monday, February 27, and confirmed an injury. According to the institution, the strike presents a “overload in the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh”. That way, with little recovery time, the 9 will be unavailable on Thursday March 2 for the first leg of his semi-finals Copa del Rey.

This is the first injury that Lewandowski has suffered so far in 2023. Barcelona also already know what it’s like to play without him: the three games that the Pole did not play (due to suspension) they won. They beat Atletico Madrid (1-0), Real Sociedad (1-0) and Girona (1-0).

Medical communication

First team player Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring strain in his left thigh. It is low and its evolution will signal its availability pic.twitter.com/5MdnF30B04

– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) February 27, 2023

Robert Lewandowski misses the Classic?

Yes, Xavi Hernandez will be forced to find a replacement and that’s a new headache for DT since he won’t be able to count Peteriy Ousmane Dembele, also with physical discomfort. Although it has a competitive team and more than one player per position, losses are sensitive to its scheme.

When could Robert Lewandowski return?

It will all depend on how severe the muscle discomfort is and how it progresses. If it is an extension, his absence will be at least two weeks. In case of a tear, the Pole will miss more than 21 days. Facing a busy schedule, Lewandowski will be sidelined for several games.

Barcelona’s agenda in 2023

Thursday March 2: Real Madrid (Copa del Rey)
Sunday March 5: Valencia (La Liga)
Sunday March 12: Athletic (La Liga)
Sunday March 19: Real Madrid (La Liga)
Sunday, April 2: Elche (La Liga)
Wednesday April 5: Real Madrid (Copa del Rey)

Author:

Mauro Mariani

Source: Sporting News

Jayden

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World Cup

VIDEO. UAF working group checked the arena where Ukraine will host Sweden

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3 hours ago

January 16, 2026

Kyle

VIDEO. UAF working group checked the arena where Ukraine will host Sweden

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The UAF working group inspected the arena where Sergei Rebrov’s team will host the Swedish team on March 26.

If they win, the blue-yellows will face the winner of the Poland-Albania match on March 31.

In case of defeat, the blue-yellows will play a friendly match with the losing team in the other group on March 31.

VIDEO. UAF working group checked the arena where Ukraine will host Sweden

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Kyle

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Football

Barcelona beat Racing and reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey

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8 hours ago

January 15, 2026

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Barcelona beat Racing and reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey

Racing and Barcelona met in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The match ended with the score 0:2.

They scored for the guests Ferran Torres (66′), Yamal (90+5′).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

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Milan beat Como away in the Italian Championship match

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8 hours ago

January 15, 2026

Jon

Milan beat Como away in the Italian Championship match

In the Italian Serie A match Como and Milan met. The match ended with the score 1:3.

The hosts scored a goal: Kempf (10′). They scored for the guests Nkunku (45′, penalty), Rabiot (55′, 88′).

According to the results of the match, Como has 34 points, the guests 43 points.

In the next match Como will play on January 19th, the opponent will be Lazio. Milan will play their next match on January 18th (the opponent is Lecce).

Source: Soccer Ru

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I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.