A twist on Robert Lewandowski's performance in Barcelona's decisive match
Real Madrid's winning goal against Mallorca [2:1] made the stakes of today's Blaugrana match even higher. Until late Wednesday evening, it seemed that the loss of points by the Royals would deprive them of their chances for the title. However, it turns out that the team has a chance to officially win it on the pitch, and in the Barcelona derby.
This is how Barcelona will play in the title match. Robert Lewandowski to the derby!The drama was only added by Barcelona's late-night announcement. In the final matches of the slowly ending season, Hansi Flick will have to cope without Ferran Torres , who had to undergo an operation on his appendix. This is an urgent situation, because in the previous days the Spanish media reported that the sniper from their country would play in the upcoming matches. All because Robert Lewandowski has not yet fully recovered from his injury.
"LATEST NEWS | First-team player Ferran Torres underwent a successful appendectomy yesterday evening. The operation was performed by Dr. Coroleu and Dr. Borràs at the Hospital de Barcelona, under the supervision of the Club's Medical Services," the club said in a statement on Wednesday night.
And since this morning, newspapers from Madrid and Barcelona have started reporting on the expected line-ups. And indeed, Ferran is no longer in them, only the Polish sniper. Catalan "Sport" bets that Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will be in his place.
"Marca" also sees these three in the attack line. All newspapers also confirm that the second line will be made up of Dani Olmo, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. Everyone is also unequivocally betting on Wojciech Szczęsny, who still has a place in the squad in important matches. Marc-Andre ter Stegen may replace him permanently only in the new season. The competition for the "number one" promises to be exciting.
Only "AS" decided that the name of the sensationally fit Raphinha should be questioned. "The midfield consists of Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, who will play his 200th official match for Barcelona, and probably Dani Olmo, not forgetting Fermin. In attack, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are expected to be on the wings, as well as Lewandowski as a number nine," we read. However, there is no justification for why the 28-year-old from the Blaugrana attack should be rested in the derby.
The first whistle at RCDE Stadium is at 9:30 p.m. The match report can be found in Przegląd Sportowy Onet .
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