"First-team player Robert Lewandowski suffered trauma during yesterday's match against Villarreal. The tests carried out today have diagnosed a bone fracture on the inner side of the left eye's orbit. The player will be sidelined for Tuesday's match against Atlético de Madrid."
"Hansi Flick's side head into the game needing plenty of goals after losing the first leg 4-0 but will have to make do without Lewandowski. The news will be a real blow to Barca and means that Lewandowski will join Frenkie de Jong on the sidelines for the big match."
Barcelona faces significant challenges heading into Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid, already trailing 4-0 from the first leg. Striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out after sustaining a bone fracture on the inner side of his left eye's orbit during the previous match against Villarreal. This injury compounds Barcelona's difficulties as Lewandowski joins Frenkie de Jong on the sidelines. Manager Hansi Flick must adjust his attacking lineup, with Ferran Torres likely to start or Marcus Rashford potentially featuring. Positive news includes Lamine Yamal's recent hat-trick performance and Pedri's return to fitness for the upcoming match.
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