FC Barcelona loses a key attacking player at a critical moment in the season. Striker Robert Lewandowski will miss the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid after a bone fracture in the inner wall of his left eye socket was confirmed. The Catalan club reported that medical tests carried out on Sunday confirmed the extent of the injury, the result of trauma suffered in the LaLiga EA Sports match against Villarreal CF, a game that ended 4-1 in favor of the Catalan side. Official medical report: fracture in the left eye socket. Barcelona detailed that the Polish striker has a fracture in the left orbital area, an injury that will prevent him from being available for Tuesday's match. Lewandowski's absence represents a major blow for Hansi Flick's team, especially considering that Barca needs a comeback to stay alive in the knockout competition. Barcelona vs Atletico: a comeback mission without their top scorer.

The Blaugrana will face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final needing to overcome a 4-0 deficit to secure their place in the final.

In addition to Lewandowski's injury, Barcelona will also be without Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen, all sidelined with physical problems. Defender Eric Garcia will miss the match due to suspension.

This situation seriously complicates Barca's aspirations in a tie that demands both attacking prowess and defensive solidity.

How Barcelona is preparing for the decisive match

Following their victory against Villarreal in LaLiga EA Sports, the starting players held a recovery and conditioning session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, while the substitutes trained on pitch 2 of the complex. first team will return to training this Monday at the training ground located in Sant Joan Despi at 11:00 AM. Afterwards, coach Hansi Flick will hold a press conference at 1:00 PM,ahead of one of the most important matches of the season.