The good news Barcelona received from Hansi Flick after beating Mallorca

Barcelona kicked off the 2025/26 LaLiga season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Mallorca at Son Moix, immediately placing themselves among the league leaders. The win not only extends their domestic dominance—after sweeping LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup last season—but also sets the tone for what could be another strong campaign under Hansi Flick.

The good news didn’t stop there. Just hours before the match, Robert Lewandowski returned to training after dealing with muscle discomfort that had sidelined him since August 8.

Flick chose to rest the Polish striker against Mallorca, handing Ferran Torres the starting role. The Spaniard didn’t disappoint, scoring one of the team’s three goals, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal netting the others.

Lewandowski’s impact and recovery

While Ferran Torres stepped up, there’s no denying that Lewandowski’s experience and goal-scoring ability are irreplaceable. At 36 years old, the forward continues to produce at an elite level. In the 2024/25 campaign, he scored 42 goals and registered 3 assists in 52 appearances, leading Barça deep into the Champions League, where they reached the semifinals.

With his recovery progressing well, the expectation is that Lewandowski will be available for Barcelona’s next LaLiga fixture. If there are no setbacks, Flick could count on him when the Blaugrana face Levante on Saturday, August 23, at the Ciutat de València Stadium.

Upcoming matches before returning to Camp Nou

Barcelona’s schedule keeps them on the road a little longer before they finally return home. After visiting Levante, they’ll play Rayo Vallecano on August 31. Following the September international break, Barça will celebrate their long-awaited comeback to the Camp Nou, which has been under renovation for two seasons. Their first match back will be against Valencia on Sunday, September 14.

The reopening of Camp Nou promises to be one of the highlights of the season, not only for fans but also for the club’s financial future, as the renovated stadium is expected to significantly increase matchday revenues.