Barcelona faces critical injury blow with Lewandowski out for three weeks

Barcelona's pursuit of multiple trophies this season has been jeopardized after star striker Robert Lewandowski suffered a hamstring injury during their recent 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo. The club confirmed Lewandowski's left semitendinosus injury will sideline him for approximately three weeks, forcing him to miss critical fixtures, including the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, the first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Inter Milan, and several key La Liga matches. Lewandowski, who has been instrumental for Barcelona with 40 goals this season, faces an uncertain timeline for return, with hopes he might recover in time for the Champions League second leg. Meanwhile, Barcelona faces a goalkeeping dilemma as Marc-Andre ter Stegen returns from injury, requiring UEFA squad adjustments that could see Wojciech Szczesny de-registered. This combination of injuries and selection challenges comes at a pivotal point in the season, potentially affecting Barcelona's title ambitions both domestically and in Europe. The team must now adapt quickly as they navigate this challenging period without their most prolific scorer.