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By ABDI RASHID Published: 19: 52 AEST, 21 April 2025 | Updated: 20: 10 AEST, 21 April 2025 View comments Barcelona have been dealt with a major blow after a key player suffered a hamstring injury on Saturday. The Catalans maintained their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a remarkable 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo. Hansi Flick's side found themselves 3-1 down at home after Borja Iglesias' hat-trick before rallying in sensational fashion to score a winner right at the death. A penalty was awarded by VAR in the 98th minute after a foul on Dani Olmo and Raphinha held his nerve to blast his . . pot-kick high into the net. Despite the wild celebrations at the end of the match, Barcelona's win will be overshadowed by an injury to Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker was seen clutching his hamstring and was eventually replaced in the 78th minute of the victory. Barcelona have been dealt with a major blow after a key player suffered an injury on Saturday Robert Lewandowski clutched his hamstring and was forced off in the 4-3 win over Celta Vigo Hansi Flick's men face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final before taking on Inter Milan The club wrote in a brief statement: 'Tests carried out on Sunday have confirmed that first-team player Robert Lewandowski has a left semitendinosus injury. His return will be determined by his progress. ' Lewandowski is now a major doubt for Barcelona's title run-in, Copa del Rey final and Champions League semi-final. Flick's side return to action on Tuesday when they play host to Mallorca before taking on Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night. The Spanish giants then face Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final on either side of a trip to rock-bottom Real Valladolid. Robert Lewandowski has spearheaded Barcelona's attack this season with 40 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions. Last week, Flick likened the 36-year-old to Cristiano Ronaldo, saying: 'When you play at this level at this age. .. on one hand, it comes down to his fitness, and on the other hand, he takes great care of himself. 'Like Cristiano Ronaldo, he has an amazing physical structure. He is very professional and controls all factors to deliver optimal performance. '
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