[Robert Lewandowski returned from injury](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/5/5/24423974/robert-lewandowski-passed-fit-for-barcelonas-champions-league-trip-to-inter) for Barcelona against Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday night, featuring as a late substitute at San Siro.
However, the game went to extra-time in Italy, meaning Lewandowski ended up playing more than was originally planned, according to Diario Sport.
The veteran also struggled to make any impact on the game, meaning Hansi Flick is yet to decide if he will start against Real Madrid on Sunday in El Clasico.
Sport note how Flick is “always very careful” with players returning from injury and so could use Ferran Torres once again or Dani Olmo as a false nine against Los Blancos.
Lewandowski’s recent injury has also got Barcelona thinking about the longer term. [While he will continue for another season](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/8/24380812/robert-lewandowskis-agent-confirms-striker-is-100-staying-at-barcelona), Barca are said to be considering if it might be a good idea to have a “high-level replacement” in the squad.
Barcelona know that scoring goals hasn’t been a problem this season, but the option of trying to sign a back-up striker in the summer transfer window does still appear to be back on the table.