One of the most interesting things to watch for in the next few weeks is Vitor Roque’s adaptation to the Barcelona system and how his arrival impacts Robert Lewandowski, who has been on an extended run of poor performances and very little joy in front of goal which has caused many to call for his benching.
Manager Xavi Hernández had an infamous row with his squad at halftime of the final game of 2023 against Almería, with much of his frustration reportedly aimed at his star striker. Lewandowski responded with a better overall second half and the game-winning assist to Sergi Roberto, but the questions still surround the Pole as we enter the home stretch of the season.