Under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, striker Robert Lewandowski is in impressive form as he begins the 2024/25 season. With three goals, he has played a crucial role in helping Barcelona secure a perfect six points from their last two La Liga matches.
A Dream Start to the New Season
Barcelona has started the 2024/25 season with two straight victories in La Liga, and striker Robert Lewandowski has made a significant impact.
In their opening match, the Polish forward scored twice to help Barcelona come from behind and defeat Valencia 2-1. Last weekend, Lewandowski scored the decisive goal, sealing a 2-1 victory for the Catalan giants against Athletic Bilbao.
Lewandowski’s high performance at the start of the season is a welcome boost for Barcelona. During the summer transfer window of 2024, financial difficulties prevented the club from making many quality additions to enhance their squad.
The most notable new arrival at Barcelona so far is Dani Olmo. However, with La Liga already two rounds in, Barcelona is still working to offload players to register the Spanish midfielder. Seeing rivals like Real Madrid sign Kylian Mbappe and Atletico Madrid activate the transfer of Julian Alvarez, Barcelona fans might feel a pang of regret.
Coach Hansi Flick fully understands the situation the club faces. The only thing he can do is make the most of the current squad. Lewandowski has been the most effectively utilized player by the German coach, helping Barcelona secure a maximum of six points from their recent games.
The Trust from Hansi Flick
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Lewandowski was one of the players most at risk of being sold by Barcelona. Spanish media highlighted that the 1988-born striker was among the highest-paid players at the club.
Given the need to reduce the wage bill, Barcelona had considered selling Lewandowski. This consideration was further supported by his performance in the previous season.
Despite scoring 19 goals in La Liga, Lewandowski struggled with consistency throughout the season. Additionally, the forward faced injuries and showed signs of physical decline due to age.
However, once Hansi Flick took over as coach, Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona was secured. Flick, who has a deep understanding of the Polish striker from their successful years together at Bayern Munich, including the treble-winning season of 2019/20, showed confidence in Lewandowski.
What Lewandowski has demonstrated in the last two matches proves that Flick’s trust was well-placed. The 36-year-old forward’s value to Barcelona extends beyond his goal-scoring abilities. With his vast experience, Lewandowski has become a leader and a reliable source of morale for his teammates—something Barcelona desperately needs given the presence of many young players with limited experience.