Barcelona hit by injury blow as Lewandowski ruled out before Atletico tie

Barcelona have confirmed Robert Lewandowski will be unavailable for the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid after suffering an injury in the league match against Villarreal. The club said medical tests diagnosed a bone fracture in the internal face of the orbit of the left eye and that the player will be out for Tuesday’s match.

Trailing 4-0 from the first leg, Barcelona need a perfect offensive performance to stay in the competition. Lewandowski’s physicality and clinical finishing were expected to be central to any comeback, leaving Hansi Flick to look toward younger attacking options or alter his tactical setup.

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