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Robert Lewandowski returns but cannot save Poland from crucial defeat against Austria in Euro 2024

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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski made his return from injury but could not help Poland get their first points in the Euro 2024 group stage as the Poles fell 3-1 to Austria in their second Group D clash in Berlin. Lewandowski and his troops fought hard but were second-best in the key moments and are not mathematically eliminated just yet, but their fate is nearly sealed with zero points from two games ahead of the group finale against favorites France.

Austria secure all three points in Berlin u2705#EURO2024 | #POLAUT pic.twitter.com/uXNuInOhzE

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 21, 2024

Lewandowski watched the entire first half from the bench as Austria followed up on their impressive display against France with a brilliant start in Berlin, pressing high up the pitch and scoring after just 10 minutes with a header from Gernot Trauner.