Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski acknowledges his team needs to strengthen its mental approach to conquer major trophies this season, a crucial lesson learned from their recent struggles.
Despite a dominant start to the season, including a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, Barcelona has stumbled in recent weeks, dropping points in games they should have won. This inconsistency, highlighted by defeats to Las Palmas and Leganés at home, has seen them slip to third in the LaLiga table.
“To win everything, you need luck and mentality,” Lewandowski emphasized. “We have immense potential, but we must consistently deliver, especially in those seemingly less crucial matches.” He acknowledged that while their early success demonstrated their mental strength, consistency is paramount for a title-winning campaign.
The Polish international believes the team’s recent slump, particularly in December, can serve as a valuable learning experience. “Maybe it’s better that this bad spell happened now,” he reflected, “so we can learn and improve for the future.”
Lewandowski has been a prolific scorer for Barcelona this season, netting 25 times in just 26 appearances across all competitions. This impressive goal tally underscores his importance to the team’s success.
Now, with a crucial Supercopa final against Real Madrid on January 12th, Lewandowski is eager to prove his team’s resilience. “We have to be ready for their counter-attacks,” he warned, “but if we play our football and limit their opportunities, we can emerge victorious.”
Ultimately, Lewandowski believes that overcoming mental hurdles and maintaining consistency will be key to Barcelona’s success in the remainder of the season, starting with their clash against their arch-rivals.
