Lewandowski assessed by the Spaniards after the match against Betis. Clearly

For Robert Lewandowski, the clash with Real Betis, won by FC Barcelona 2-1, was the first game in La Liga this year – a longer break was due to a suspension for a red card. The 34-year-old hit the net in the 80th minute on Wednesday. It was his 14th league goal, but the first since October 29. Throughout the match, however, Lewandowski was in the shadow of his colleagues.

For most of the time spent on the pitch, the Pole could not be positively assessed. “Sam had a bad face, it fully expressed his self-criticism. He made simple mistakes. He missed playing in January, he felt the suspension. But when it was necessary to take a risk and shine in one action, it turned out great” – . The striker’s performance was similarly reviewed by the Spanish press.

Lewandowski was confused, but he did what he had to do. He sealed the victory

“The Polish representative, after three games of suspension, returned to the league eleven. He generated spaces and fought with central defenders, thanks to which Gavi and Pedri won a place. Imprecise and surprisingly clumsy in some actions, he did not disappoint after a great assist with Araujo’s head: he entered aggressively on the ball and scored a goal with his right foot,” writes Madrid’s “Marca”, awarding him two stars.

The same assessment was given to Lewandowski “AS”, who appreciates that even though it was not a Pole’s day, he could be deadly effective. Journalists of the newspaper emphasized its quality. Similarly, “Sport” wrote, which awarded him as many as seven on a ten-point scale – only Alejandro Balde was better. “He reappeared,” writes the daily about Lewandowski, referring to the suspension. They point out the confusion of “Left” for most of the match. In the end, the Barcelona striker “did what he had to do”.

“Mundo Deportivo” hits similar tones, calling the Pole a “kiler” who sealed the victory of Xavi’s charges, using his only chance in this match. The daily notes that Lewandowski did not play well before and after the goal. The same can be read in the Catalan “L’Esportiu”.

Alejando Balde received the highest marks in the Spanish press. The Barcelona left-back provided the assist for Raphhinia’s first goal and took advantage of the lack of a classic left winger, often switching to the attacking game. Frenkie De Jong’s game was also highly reviewed.

FC Barcelona after the victory over Real Betis has 50 points after 19 rounds, which is exactly halfway through the season. Its advantage over Real Madrid is already eight points, but the “Royals” will play their overdue match on Thursday. Their rival at the Santiago Bernabeu will be Valencia in crisis.