Barcelona’s Crucial Match: Flick Reveals Sudden Lewandowski Announcement
Barcelona entered the midweek return leg after a 1-1 draw in England with Newcastle. Days earlier they had beaten Sevilla 5-2 at Camp Nou and kept a four-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga.
Camp Nou performance and league status
The win over Sevilla was emphatic. Raphinha scored a hat-trick and led the attack.
The result left Barcelona four points clear at the top of LaLiga. The team looked confident heading into the Champions League rematch.
Champions League return leg and selection drama
Robert Lewandowski played the full 90 minutes against Sevilla. His display drew criticism and the striker had not scored in nearly three weeks.
That drought cast doubt on his place for the crucial match. Discussion rose about a sudden Lewandowski announcement before the kickoff.
Confirmed starting XI
Just over an hour before the match, Barcelona released their starting lineup. The club confirmed Lewandowski would start the return leg.
- Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
- Defence: Joao Cancelo, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia
- Midfield: Marc Bernal, Pedri, Fermin Lopez
- Attack: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski
Managerial note
Hansi Flick also addressed the media ahead of the fixture. He revealed plans for his future, saying, “This is my last job”.
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