Lewandowksi marks first Barça start post-injury with a first half brace 🔥

Robert Lewandowski started his first game in over a month tonight following a thigh injury against Celta Vigo, and it's as if he was never away.

The legendary striker twice gave Barcelona the lead in a thrilling first half, first from the penalty spot and then with a typically brilliant poacher's finish.

His brace marked his return in style and also see him go past another iconic forward to play for the club.

– Sunday, 9 November 2025

This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app

At 37, Lewandowski continues to prove that age can just be a number.

Now can Barcelona hold on and close the gap at the top to just three points?

📸 MIGUEL RIOPA - AFP or licensors

Robert Lewandowski Injury Update La Liga Barcelona

Expert predicts Julián Álvarez will be Barcelona's next striker:Analyst Julio Maldonado claims Julián Álvarez is Barcelona's ideal replacement for Lewandowski in 2026. The Argentine has 9 goals in 15 matches this season, but a big-money transfer would be required.

💣SPORT drop a bombshell: is Lewandowski thinking about retirement?:Robert Lewandowski, 37, may retire if he can't stay at Barcelona or receive attractive offers. The striker, contracted until 2026, ruled out playing past 40 and wants to decide his own retirement timing.

Three talking points as Barcelona defeat Celta Vigo 4-2 in La Liga:Barcelona overcame Celta Vigo 4-2 with Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick and Lamine Yamal's goal. The win narrows the gap to Real Madrid to three points. Frenkie de Jong's midfield mastery was overshadowed by a late red card.