Barcelona’s win over Girona showed yet again that the team can win without top scorer Robert Lewandowski but there’s no doubt that he will be welcomed back with open arms after completing his suspension.
Xavi’s side have secured three 1-0 wins without Lewandowski in the starting XI and the last two, against Girona and Getafe, have been on the ugly side. Yet they’ve also seemed like the type of wins you need if you’re going to finish top of the pile.
Pedri and Ousmane Dembele have scored the goals in Lewandowski’s absence, and the Frenchman’s injury is another reason why Barcelona will be delighted to have the Poland international back next time out.