DORTMUND, GERMANY – APRIL 15: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Dortmund concedes an own goal, resulting in the first goal for FC Barcelona, during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Barcelona have confirmed that Robert Lewandowski sustained a left thigh injury, so he could well miss both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Inter.
The striker limped off clutching the back of his leg during last night’s 4-3 comeback victory over Celta Vigo.
It immediately seemed to be quite serious and today the Blaugrana released a formal statement confirming the diagnosis.
Lewandowski injury diagnosis puts Inter match at risk
The tests showed an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh, so this is effectively a hamstring strain.
The statement errs on the side of caution, noting that his return to training will depend on how the injury progresses.
However, the Spanish media are confident this type of setback requires at least three weeks on the sidelines.
Specifically, the Spanish-language version of the statement calls this a ‘lesion’ to the muscle, which would be more serious than a mere strain.
Lewandowski is their top scorer with 40 goals in 48 competitive appearances this season, including 11 in the Champions League.
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter is in Catalunya on Wednesday April 30, while the return at San Siro is on Tuesday May 6.
Barcelona are already expected to be without Alejandro Balde, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal and Marc Casadó.
