Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski will miss the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid with a fractured eye socket, the Catalan giants said on Sunday.
«Lewandowski suffered an injury in the recent match against Villarreal. Tests revealed a fracture of the left eye socket,» Barcelona said in a statement.
“He will miss the match against Atletico Madrid.”
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Copa del Rey holders Barcelona suffered a 4-0 defeat in the first leg against Diego Simeone’s team in early February.
The 37-year-old Lewandowski has played a small role for Barcelona this season, often left on the bench in favor of Ferran Torres.
As a substitute, the former Bayern Munich striker scored La Liga leaders Barça’s fourth goal in the 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday.
Published on March 1, 2026
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