Inter celebrates Lewandowski’s injury setback, Milan pushes for Europe

Things are shaping up in a way that could allow Inter Milan to breathe a little easier ahead of their Champions League semifinal, as there’s a strong chance Robert Lewandowski won’t be able to feature for Barcelona in the upcoming clash between the two teams. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Polish striker’s agents are pessimistic about his recovery—at least in time for the first leg—since the expected duration of his injury is around three weeks.

Lewandowski is set to undergo medical tests today after suffering a thigh injury during yesterday’s match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo. Barcelona has yet to release an official statement regarding the condition of one of their key players, but Mundo Deportivo reports that the recovery is expected to take two to three weeks.

This would mean that Lewandowski is likely to miss both the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid next week, as well as the first leg of the Champions League semifinal scheduled for April 30. If the prognosis is accurate, he might even be unavailable for the second leg at San Siro on May 6.

Before any of that, though, Inter must stay focused on their domestic duties—especially today’s match against Bologna (19:00), where a win is crucial to maintain their point gap over second-placed Napoli.

Another key match today features Milan vs. Atalanta—a derby where the home team is chasing vital points for European qualification, while Atalanta will look to grab a win that could keep them in the title race until the very end of the season.

SERIE A - MATCHDAY 33

Saturday

Lecce - Como 0-1 (0-0)

/Diao 53, 90+1, Goldaniga 84/

Monza - Napoli 0-1 (0-0)

/McTominay 72/

Roma - Verona 1-0 (1-0)

/Shomurodov 4/

Sunday

16:00: (2.35) Empoli (3.20) Venezia (3.20)

19:00: (3.30) Bologna (3.35) Inter (2.35)

21:45: (2.55) Milan (3.35) Atalanta (2.75)

Monday

13:30: (2.40) Torino (2.95) Udinese (3.45)

16:00: (3.00) Cagliari (3.15) Fiorentina (2.50)

19:00: (3.45) Genoa (3.25) Lazio (2.35)

21:45: (5.10) Parma (3.60) Juventus (1.80)

***odds are subject to change***