Overview
- Barcelona’s medical staff confirmed a fracture to the inner side of Robert Lewandowski’s left eye socket and ruled him out for Tuesday’s semi-final second leg.
- His absence deepens the challenge after a 4-0 first-leg loss to Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
- MD reported the injury followed an 88th‑minute collision with Villarreal’s Pau Navarro, and Lewandowski still scored in stoppage time despite impaired vision.
- Hansi Flick is expected to turn to Ferran Torres at center forward, with Lamine Yamal and Pedri set to feature and options such as Marcus Rashford under consideration.
- Polish reporter Tomasz Wlodarczyk says Lewandowski could return as soon as March 7 wearing a protective mask, a timeline not confirmed by the club.