Key Takeaways:
- Robert Lewandowski suffered a biceps femoris injury to his left thigh and will miss this month’s Clásico against Real Madrid
- Barcelona’s attacking depth is strained, with Lewandowski potentially out for up to five weeks and Dani Olmo and Gavi also missing key matches
- Lamine Yamal and Fermín López have returned to training, while Raphinha is working to be available for the Clásico
Injury Setback for Lewandowski and Barcelona
Barcelona’s growing injury list has deepened their concerns ahead of a crucial period, as Robert Lewandowski has picked up a biceps femoris injury in his left thigh. According to sources close to SportingPedia this setback will force the Poland striker out of this month’s highly anticipated Clásico against Real Madrid. The injury could keep him out of action for as long as five weeks, leaving the Catalan club further depleted in attack during a pivotal phase of the campaign.
The worries for Barcelona are increasing: Robert Lewandowski is out for weeks with a hamstring injury and will miss El Clásico ❌
In addition to Lewandowski, Ferran and Olmo have also returned from the international break with injuries. Olmo, in particular, is highly doubtful… pic.twitter.com/Q8z5BMPEQE
— 433 (@433) October 14, 2025
Impact on Fixture List and Squad Availability
Lewandowski, aged 37, previously missed the start of this season due to a muscle issue and only made his first start in Barcelona’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Newcastle on 18 September. Across his nine appearances in all competitions so far, he has found the net four times. However, he is now facing another enforced absence, meaning Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford are expected to feature as central attacking options.
Barcelona are already contending with absences elsewhere, as Dani Olmo (calf injury) and Gavi are also unable to travel for the fixture against Real Madrid on 26 October. Meanwhile, Marc-André ter Stegen and Joan García both remain sidelined.
There is, however, some positive news for the Blaugrana: Lamine Yamal and Fermín López have resumed training this week, while sources indicate Raphinha is making every effort to be ready in time for the Clásico after missing the last three matches due to his own thigh problem.
Upcoming Matches and Projected Returns
Lewandowski’s absence will see him miss several significant games before Barcelona’s trip to Madrid, including Saturday’s outing against Girona and an upcoming Champions League encounter with Olympiacos. According to the schedule, the Spanish side will then face Elche, Club Brugge, and Celta Vigo ahead of the international break, fixtures which Lewandowski is unlikely to participate in.
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | Biceps femoris, left thigh | Out for up to five weeks |
| Dani Olmo | Calf | Possible return at the start of November |
| Gavi | Unspecified | Long-term absence |
| Marc-André ter Stegen | Unspecified | Long-term absence |
| Joan García | Unspecified | Possible return at the start of November |
| Raphinha | Thigh | Targeting Clásico |
Current Goalscoring and Further Notes
Lewandowski has scored four La Liga goals for Barcelona so far during this campaign. Elsewhere in the squad, despite Olmo’s injury last week, he and García could both be back in contention by early November, although Gavi and ter Stegen are set for extended spells out. Lamine Yamal and López may feature in the Girona clash this weekend, offering a potential boost to Flick’s options.
