Robert Lewandowski’s Shocking Injury Update Sparks Hope at FC Barcelona After Real Madrid Defeat

If you caught Sunday’s El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu, you probably noticed something was missing—Robert Lewandowski wasn’t on the pitch for Barcelona. That absence stung, especially since the Blaugrana left Madrid with a 2–1 loss. But here’s a sliver of hope for Barça fans: there’s promising news about Lewandowski’s injury comeback. After the October international break, the Polish striker was under the microscope following a torn biceps femoris during Poland’s clash with Lithuania—one that he, remarkably, played through for the full 90 minutes with just a light bandage at halftime. Fast forward to Monday’s training session, and reports from Diario Sport indicate Lewandowski rejoined his teammates for practice—a notable stride toward getting back in action under Hansi Flick’s watchful eye. Given his ongoing fitness hurdles this season and limited game time, this step feels like a lifeline for a player who’s still got plenty to prove before his Barcelona contract runs out. With the 2026 World Cup looming, every minute on the pitch counts. LEARN MORE

Robert Lewandowski was one of the biggest absentees for FC Barcelona during Sunday’s El Clásico against Real Madrid. After falling 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Blaugrana have received a major boost regarding the Polish striker’s recovery.

Following the October international break, Lewandowski became the center of controversy after suffering a torn biceps femoris in his left thigh during Poland’s match against Lithuania. The most debated point was that the striker reportedly sustained the injury midgame but decided to play all 90 minutes, with only a light bandage applied to the affected area at halftime.

According to Spanish outlet Diario Sport, Lewandowski completed Monday’s training session with his teammates, a significant step forward in his recovery. The session, led by head coach Hansi Flick, was geared toward players who didn’t feature against Real Madrid, and Lewandowski’s participation is an encouraging sign for the matches ahead.

The veteran forward has struggled with fitness issues since preseason and has yet to hit top form, totaling just 431 minutes across nine appearances this season. That means, in addition to missing four of Barcelona’s 13 games in the 2025–26 campaign, he’s averaged under 48 minutes per outing, a considerable setback for someone who’s been the team’s top goalscorer last season.

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona scores a goal.

Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the current season, and with reports suggesting he could leave the club next summer, his future remains uncertain. Still, with four goals so far in the 2025–26 campaign, the 37-year-old’s focus will be on returning to the pitch and finding consistency, especially with the 2026 World Cup looming on the horizon.

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What’s next for Barcelona?

October has been a rough month for Barcelona, who began with a 2–1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, followed by a 4–1 defeat to Sevilla, and capped it off with Sunday’s El Clásico loss to Real Madrid. Now sitting second in La Liga with 22 points from 10 games, and outside the top eight in the UEFA Champions League, Barca are eager to bounce back.

Their next test comes on Sunday at home against Elche, a match that could mark Lewandowski’s return, either as a starter or off the bench. After that, Flick’s side will travel to Belgium to face Club Brugge on Wednesday, November 5, in a matchup where they’ll be clear favorites, an opportunity to turn the page after a difficult stretch.