The Polish striker’s form swung through the season, yet his influence remains one of the strongest forces behind Barcelona’s potential success in the league. He has consistently been a driving force, shaping the team’s title bid with his presence on and off the pitch.
These observations reflect a season that shifted early expectations about Barcelona’s fate. Observers who forecast Barça as the outright favorite often pointed to the impact of Robert Lewandowski, a forward widely regarded as one of the century’s elite attackers. His track record of prolific scoring and clutch performances has cemented his status as a central figure in the club’s ambitions.
Lewandowski’s career—a long list of goals, trophies, and personal honours—could easily fuel a documentary. On Saturday, May 6, at 6 p.m., a film titled Lewandowski – The Unknown will debut in Barcelona’s Aribau multiplexes. The documentary, framed by the festival Tactics, offers a portrait of the Polish superstar through the perspectives of Jurgen Klopp, Xavi Hernandez, Thomas Muller, and Lewandowski’s partner, Anna Lewandowska, who help illuminate the journey of a player who has defined an era at the club.
Since the World Cup restart, Lewandowski’s scoring pace has slowed. In the 15 days following the tournament, the No. 9 found the net six times. Several factors contribute to this dip. While finishing remains a hallmark of his game, the volume of opportunities diminished at key moments. Additional influences include physical nagging injuries and a general drop in team performance in certain matches, amplified by absences such as Pedro and Dembele, which disrupted rhythm and cohesion.
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Nonetheless, in discussions about Barça’s strongest performers this season, Lewandowski’s earlier impact should not be overlooked. Even during stretches when Barça did not play their best football, his presence offered a stabilizing backbone and a source of decisive scoring. In the first dozen league fixtures, he bagged 13 goals, with several strikes proving pivotal in securing wins against Valencia and Mallorca, among others.
Even if the overall impression of the season feels tentative, Lewandowski’s contribution remains substantial. His goals helped Barça win games where the team did not exhibit flawless form, kept the pressure on Real Madrid, and ultimately helped to narrow a gap at the top of La Liga. The player’s influence late in the season contributed to a trajectory that suggests Barça is positioned to contend robustly for the title, building a foundation for a strong finish that fans hoped to see at the start of the campaign.
Source: Goal