Robert Lewandowski will play this Sunday in another edition of the Spanish Super Cup with FC Barcelona. For the third consecutive year, Real Madrid crosses paths with the blue and garnet team for the first title of the season. Regarding the match, 'Lewy' revealed in an interview with 'ESPN' the determining factor for Hansi Flick's team in search of their fifteenth title in the competition.
"We have incredible potential, but mentality is key. To win all the matches, we also need luck", commented the '9'. He also showed his respect for a always dangerous rival that they know perfectly. "They have incredible players. Sometimes they don't control the game, but they know how to wait for their moment to strike. We have to be prepared for that", argued the Pole, who is looking for his third official title with the blue and garnet jersey and his second Super Cup.
Lewandowski wants to extend his streak in Super Cup finals
For 'Lewy', the duel on Sunday represents the opportunity to extend his scoring streak in the decisive stage of the competition that has been held in January since the 2019-2020 season. Robert scored against Madrid in the finals of 2023 and 2024, with mixed luck for the team then coached by Xavi Hernández. In 2023, the Catalans won decisively (1-3) thanks to goals scored by the Pole, Gavi, and Pedri. Last year, there was a 'merengue' revenge (4-1).
For the '9', the semifinal against Athletic (0-2) was the first Super Cup match in which he did not score. The experienced forward had scored against Betis and Osasuna in the previous 'semis', in addition to the two goals mentioned against Madrid. So far, he maintains his record at 4 goals in 5 matches in the tournament, while in the 2024-25 season his numbers remain impressive.
Lewandowski has 25 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions and remains the top scorer in both La Liga and the Champions League. This season, Robert scored against Carlo Ancelotti's team in the rout at the Santiago Bernabéu (0-4), which was his tenth goal in 16 matches against 'La Casa Blanca' and his third goal in Clásicos since his arrival at Barça in 2022.