Barcelona Bounce Back: Lewandowski’s Quirky Equalizer Levels Copa del Rey Clash

After a tumultuous start that saw them trailing 1-0 within a minute and losing Alejandro Balde to injury, Barcelona has mounted a comeback in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Athletic Club at San Mames.

Gorka Guruzeta’s early goal provided the hosts with a dream opening, but Barcelona has now equalized, with Robert Lewandowski finding the back of the net in a rather peculiar manner. Following a well-executed play by Ferran Torres, an attempted clearance from Athletic inadvertently struck the Polish striker, resulting in an unexpected goal.

While the equalizer may have come in an unconventional way, Barcelona, led by Xavi Hernandez, and his players are undeterred. They now aim to capitalize on this momentum and seek another goal as they strive to secure a spot in the competition’s final four.

Athletic Club, on the other hand, will be disappointed at conceding, especially under such unusual circumstances. The hosts are now in need of a response to regain control of the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.