"Robert Lewandowski no longer needs ninety minutes to leave his mark. At 37, with his contract winding down and his role reshaped under Hansi Flick, the Polish striker keeps doing the one thing that complicates every internal discussion at the club: scoring. His goal in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid was just another reminder. The movement between the center backs, the timing of the run, the calm finish over Thibaut Courtois after Pedri's pass. It was all classic Lewan-goal-ski."
"Lewandowski has already watched three games this season from the bench without playing a minute and has come on nine times as a substitute. A muscle injury earlier in the campaign forced caution from the boss, but rotation has also been a deliberate choice, especially with Ferran Torres thriving in the same role. But the numbers simply refuse to align with the idea of decline. Ten goals in just over 1,000 minutes. One goal roughly every 100 minutes."
Robert Lewandowski, at 37, continues scoring regularly for Barcelona despite reduced playing time and a reshaped role under Hansi Flick. He scored in the Spanish Super Cup final with a classic run and composed finish, marking his fourth Super Cup final goal since 2022. His Barcelona tally stands at 111, ten shy of the club's all-time top ten. Flick has used rotation and occasional benching — Lewandowski has been an unused substitute three times and made nine substitute appearances — partly due to a muscle injury and competition from Ferran Torres. His efficiency remains high: ten goals in just over 1,000 minutes this season.
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