FC Barcelona started the season perfectly. After the arrival of Hansi Flick, it is clear that the players are finally enjoying the game, as shown by the results. Not only do they score a lot of goals, but they defend brilliantly. Not only Lamine Yamal and Raphinha returned to top form, but above all Robert Lewandowski, who, however, suffered a back injury in the last match against Real Sociedad. This eliminated him from the November training camp of the Polish national team.
Hansi Flick announced FC Barcelona's squad for the match against Celta Vigo. What about Lewandowski?
However, the Spanish media unanimously claimed this week that Lewandowski would be ready to play in Saturday's match against Celta Vigo. Catalan radio RAC1 even announced that Hansi Flick was going to bet on him from the first minute. After all, the cameras captured the Pole during one of the last training sessions, after which it can be concluded that he has fully recovered.
FC Barcelona even confirmed this information on Saturday morning. “Lewandowski is healthy, he passed medical tests and is in the squad for Celta,” wrote Barcelona's official profile on portal X. Hector Fort, who also struggled with health problems, also returned to the team. With less than an hour to the match, we have just announced the eleven that will start the match at the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos.
Hansi Flick did not decide to make too many changes compared to the last match. Wojciech Szczęsny still has to wait for a chance, because Inaki Pena will start between the posts. The defense line remains virtually unchanged, headed by Pau Cubarsi, who had his stitches removed this week after a painful clash with Red Star. Before them will play Pedri, Marc Casado and Gavi, who returns to the starting lineup after a year's break. Raphinha, Dani Olmo and, of course, Robert Lewandowski will play in attack.
FC Barcelona squad for the match against Celta Vigo: Pena, Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin – Gavi, Pedri, Marc Casado – Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Lewandowski
The Celta Vigo – FC Barcelona match will start on Saturday, November 23 at 21. – I expect a good match. Firstly, it is important to come back strong after the break. And that is the goal, Hansi Flick said at a press conference. After 13 rounds, the Spanish runners-up are the leaders of the table with 33 points and six points ahead of Real Madrid.