In the match set for tomorrow, Tuesday, in the sixth and final round of the Champions League group stage, the Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski’s hidden absence was made public by press sources. The match was due to be played against Czech Victoria Plzen.
According to the Catalan publication “Mundo Deportivo,” the Polish player Robert Lewandowski was left off the Barcelona roster against Victoria due to back issues. He will now stay in Barcelona to rest up for the encounter against Almeria on Saturday in the 13th round of La Liga.
To meet Victoria Plzen, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez selected 21 players: “Ferran Torres, Marcus Alonso, Jordi Alba, Dubmbly, Bidri, Ansu Fati, Pellerin, Pique, Ter Stegen -Kis, de Young, Ravenia Diaz, Enaki Benia, Akhbarb Sanz, and Arnao Tenas.”
Barcelona’s list against Victoria Plzen Czech was the exclusion of Sergio Busquets, while Barca was absent against Victoria, Kristensen, Memphis Depay, Sergey Roberto, Araujo, Kondi and Eric Garcia.
It’s important to note that the Barcelona team finished third in group three with 4 points, overtaking group leaders Bayern Munich with 15 points, and has joined Inter Milan, the group’s runner-up with 10 points, in officially qualifying for the round of 16, while the Victoria team is ranked last without a point balance.
Lewandowski’s withdrawal from Barcelona’s roster for their Champions League matchup against Victoria is due to back problems.
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