FC Barcelona could not start the year in LaLiga with a victory. Hansi Flick's team drew in Getafe (1-1) in another disappointing match for Robert Lewandowski. The '9' was hardly seen in the opponent's area, completely disconnected in a culé attacking trio that also did not have a brilliant night. Lamine Yamal tried to inspire his teammates with several powerful shots from outside the area and continuous breakthroughs, but both the Pole and Raphinha fell into the local trap.
On Saturday, 'Lewy' played 81 minutes with little brilliance. The '9' completed 8 of 11 passes (73%), but barely had two off-target shots and could only win 2 of 11 individual duels. Undoubtedly, the defense of the team led by José Bordalás fulfilled its mission of nullifying the Pole, who also suffered a couple of harsh fouls in the first half (from Coba and Alderete) and ended up committing another 3, a result of his frustration. Ferran Torres came on for him to seek the winning goal.
Lewandowski revives his slump of 2023 in LaLiga
In this sense, Robert extends a worrying slump in the tournament very similar to the one he experienced in his first season with the team. The experienced forward scored 14 goals in the first 11 matches, but in the next nine dates he barely managed to score a couple of goals, against Celta de Vigo (2-2) and Real Betis (also 2-2). Despite this, this is the first time that the player from Warsaw links three consecutive league matches without scoring and he remains the top scorer, with 16 goals.
Lewandowski played 66 minutes against Leganés and 90' against Atlético de Madrid, without luck in the opponent's area. The year, however, started very well for the 36-year-old player, with a brace against Barbastro (0-4) and another goal in the final of the Supercopa de España (2-5), where he also provided an assist. On Tuesday, in the Champions League, 'Lewy' will seek to regain his scoring streak against Benfica. The '9' is also the top scorer in Europe with 7 goals in 6 matches.