Barca problems worsen as Lewandowski to miss Clasico

27.02.2023 - 15:51 espn.com

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski will miss the Clasico against Real Madrid on Thursday with a hamstring strain as the club's problems continue to grow.

Lewandowski, 34, was injured in the shock 1-0 defeat to Almeria on Sunday as Barca missed the chance to open up a 10-point lead over Madrid at the top of LaLiga. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A source told ESPN he will miss this week's clash at the Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal and potentially league games against Valencia and Athletic Club.

Barca then host Madrid in LaLiga at Camp Nou on March 19, when Lewandowski will hope to be back. Barca said in a statement on Monday: «Robert Lewandowski has strained the biceps femoris in his left hamstring.

The Polish striker is unavailable until the problem clears up.» He missed three games through suspension in January, and Barca have no natural backup for the striker having allowed both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay to leave the club.

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