Robert Lewandowski Reflects on Missed Penalty and Urges Barcelona to Bounce Back

After missing a crucial penalty in Barcelona’s 4-1 defeat to Sevilla, Robert Lewandowski admitted the loss was painful but urged the team to stay strong.

After missing a crucial penalty in Barcelona’s 4-1 defeat to Sevilla, Robert Lewandowski admitted the loss was painful but urged the team to stay strong. The striker, who has now missed three of his ten La Liga penalties, believes setbacks like these can motivate Barcelona to respond positively in upcoming matches.
As the dust settled on Barcelona’s 4-1 defeat to Sevilla, Robert Lewandowski addressed the setback with honesty and determination. The veteran striker missed a crucial penalty that could have levelled the match at 2-2, a moment he admitted was painful for both him and the team. Speaking after joining the Poland squad for international duty, Lewandowski acknowledged that such moments are part of football but emphasized the importance of learning and bouncing back.
He described the defeat as a test of character and urged Barcelona to use the disappointment as motivation to respond positively in the upcoming fixtures. Lewandowski’s miss was his third failed attempt from the spot in La Liga, out of ten penalties taken since joining Barcelona. Despite the frustration, the forward remains focused on regaining confidence and rhythm ahead of Poland’s friendly against New Zealand and their World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.
His comments reflected both accountability and leadership, highlighting the need for collective resilience within Hansi Flick’s side. As Barcelona prepare to regroup after the heavy loss, Lewandowski’s message serves as a rallying call for the team to recover quickly, rediscover form, and stay united in pursuit of their La Liga and Champions League ambitions.
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