Sports News of Monday, 2 March 2026

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Copa del Rey: Barcelona suffer another injury blow ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick Barcelona manager Hansi Flick

Spanish champions FC Barcelona have been dealt another massive injury blow ahead of their crucial Copa del Rey second-leg clash against Atletico Madrid.

Reports indicate that Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has sustained another injury and will not be available for the encounter.

The club, in a statement, announced that the 37-year-old injured his eye socket.

“Lewandowski got hurt in the game against Villarreal.

“Medical tests showed a fracture in his left eye socket.

“He won’t play against Atletico Madrid.”

The Catalan giants are looking to overturn a 4–0 deficit when they host Diego Simeone’s side at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday, March 3.

Lewandowski’s injury comes just days after midfielder Frenkie de Jong suffered a muscle tear and was ruled out for at least six weeks.

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