Lewandowski Doubtful for Copa del Rey Final After Injury Scare vs Celta

Barcelona’s top striker Robert Lewandowski may miss the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid as early reports point to muscle tear in his left calf according to AS.

Initial Concerns: 3 Week Absence Expected

The initial feeling within the Barca dressing room''s far from optimistic. If scans confirm the suspected injury, Lewandowski would be sidelined for at least 3 weeks ruling him out of:

• The Copa del Rey final on Saturday 26 Apr
• Possibly the champions league semi final 1st leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday 30 Apr, at Montjuïc

Awaiting Scan Results

Speaking after the dramatic 4 - 3 win over Celta Vigo in la liga, manager Hansi Flick confirmed the injury concern:

“We’ll know more tomorrow after the MRI scan. Then we’ll decide what needs to be done”

Lewandowski was substituted in the 77 minute after picking up the injury with Gavi taking his place.

Barca's Comeback Win Boosts Title Hopes

Despite the setback Barcelona pulled off thrilling remontada, turning 3 - 1 deficit into 4 - 3 victory to cement their place at the top of La Liga with 73 point, 7 ahead of Real Madrid who face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

If confirmed Lewandowski’s injury would be massive blow for Barcelona at critical point in the season as they chase both domestic and european glory. The club & fans now anxiously await the final diagnosis.

Khaled Hegazy |

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