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Barcelona seeks Champions League success after Lewandowski departure

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:14 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Barcelona seeks Champions League success after Lewandowski departure
Summary

Barcelona prepares for the 2026-2027 Champions League season amid challenges. As they look to improve on past performances, the team has yet to secure a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who left for Chicago Fire. Despite adding players like Rodri, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi, a central striker remains unaddressed just days before the transfer window closes. Manager Hansi Flick aims to lead the team to its first Champions League title since 2015, focusing on European competition after recent domestic successes.

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By the Numbers
  • •Barcelona starts the Champions League season seeking improvement.
  • •Robert Lewandowski's departure left a gap in the attacking lineup.
  • •Rodri joined after winning the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Barcelona targets Lautaro Martinez, but Inter Milan is resistant to selling.
  • •Manager Hansi Flick aims for European success after winning LaLiga.
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  • 1:14 PMCBS Sports — Barcelona preview: Can Catalan giants end Champions League drought without a proper striker?
What they're saying
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The Blaugrana are yet to replace Robert Lewandowski, with not long to go before the end of the summer transfer window

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