As the legendary striker hits a monumental career milestone with crucial match-winning goals, he solidifies his irreplaceable role in Hansi Flick’s attacking plans.
Just as Ferran Torres was building a case as Barcelona’s most potent scorer, Robert Lewandowski has delivered a powerful, two-goal reminder of his enduring class. The Polish striker was the hero of the week, scoring dramatic, game-winning headers against both Real Oviedo and Real Sociedad to propel Barcelona back to the top of La Liga.
The goal on Sunday was a historic one, marking the 700th of a legendary career for the 36-year-old. More importantly, it underscored a simple truth for manager Hansi Flick: while others are in form, Lewandowski remains the undisputed heart of the attack.
“This is the Lewandowski we need,” seems to be the unspoken feeling around the Camp Nou. The team twice found themselves trailing this week, and twice it was their veteran marksman who rose to the occasion to drag them back to victory. His unique ability to act as a focal point, hold up play, and dominate in the air is something no one else on the roster, including the in-form Torres or new signing Marcus Rashford, can reliably replicate.
For Flick, this is both a luxury and a strategic cornerstone. While he has expertly rotated his squad, giving promising minutes to youngsters like Roony Bardghji and seeing encouraging signs from Rashford, the game plan clearly runs through Lewandowski.
“The team is proving it can win in different ways, even when a key player like Lamine Yamal is out,” noted one observer. “But when the pressure is on, they know they have one of the best strikers in the history of the game to look to.”
The message of the week was clear: for Barcelona to be the most effective version of themselves, Lewandowski needs to be scoring goals. His two towering headers this week, which sparked crucial comebacks, are what fans will remember—a testament to a player who, even now, remains as valuable as ever. As he goes, so goes Barcelona.
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