The season has started well for Barcelona . A comfortable 3-0 victory against Mallorca, in a match that was certainly marked by some controversies related to the refereeing , but which proves that the Catalans are in good shape and ready to defend their title. A positive dynamic, and the players who shone last year like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have already made their mark.
Robert Lewandowski , for his part, was unable to participate in the match due to injury. The Pole is expected to return on Saturday for the second La Liga match against Levante. This will be an opportunity to open his goal tally this season, particularly in the battle for the top spot where he faces Kylian Mbappé, who will kick off his season tonight against Osasuna. But above all, as surprising as it may seem, the experienced striker must also score to maintain his place at the forefront of the Barcelona attack.
Lewandowski is in danger
As AS points out , he's not necessarily untouchable in Hansi Flick's eyes. He remains the starting XI for now, but Ferran Torres 's strong performances in the second half of last season and his goal against Mallorca could change that. The German coach loves the Spanish international and believes that the two players are currently more or less at the same level.
A new reality that might have seemed like a joke just a few months ago, but Torres, who scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in 27 La Liga games last season, has managed to rise to the team's level. His contribution to the game may even be more interesting than that of the Pole. In any case, Hansi Flick has already explained this new situation to Lewy . Suffice it to say, the former Bayern Munich player has no interest in messing up...
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