Lewandowski Reveals Key to Advancing in Champions League Quarters

Robert Lewandowski, the prolific striker for FC Barcelona, shared his insights after contributing to the team’s triumph over Napoli in the Champions League round of 16. While celebrating the victory and the team’s performance, Lewandowski highlighted what he considers a crucial factor for the team’s competitiveness in the upcoming quarterfinals of the Champions League.

A Transitional Phase for Barça Acknowledging the transitional phase that FC Barcelona is undergoing, marked by the emergence of several young players assuming significant roles, Lewandowski expressed pride in his responsibility as a senior player. He emphasized the motivational boost he receives from taking shots on goal and acknowledged the team’s need to enhance its offensive capabilities. Lewandowski stated, “There’s an internal thought that if it’s not now, it will be soon. However, offensively, we can often make more of certain situations. We need to improve how we create opportunities.”

Looking Ahead to the Quarterfinals With the Champions League quarterfinal draw scheduled for Friday, Lewandowski expressed his lack of preferences but expressed a desire to face an opponent within the team’s reach. “I don’t know who we’ll face. If we get an opponent we can overcome, we’ll get started,” he affirmed. Lewandowski’s post-match wishes included a focus on the team’s health, saying, “I hope there are no injuries,” and an aspiration for improved performance in the upcoming matches, stating, “Let’s hope we play even better.”

Analyzing Barça’s Challenges Speaking to ‘Polsat Sport’ in the mixed zone at the Estadi Olímpic, Lewandowski pinpointed a challenge for Barcelona – the team’s struggle to convert dominance and good gameplay into goals that secure matches early. Reflecting on missed opportunities, he remarked, “There have been some matches like this. This is something we can improve. If we had converted some better chances in the first half, we could have been leading 3 or 4-0. It didn’t happen, and we had to fight for qualification until the end.”

Addressing Inconsistency and Experience Lewandowski identified another aspect affecting Barça’s performance – inconsistency during matches. He admitted that Napoli took the initiative in the second half, emphasizing the team’s need for more experience to play better and close out games efficiently. Lewandowski’s interview with ‘Polsat Sport’ provided a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and aspirations of FC Barcelona as they progress through the Champions League.