Robert Lewandowski states that “no one remembers” Barcelona’s humbling 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League in 2020. The Pole was a member of Bayern’s powerful team and scored once as Barcelona was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
It was also the first time the Spanish giants had lost five goals in a Champions League game, but Lewandowski insists the defeat has been forgotten.
The €50m (£42m/$51m) summer signing, who made his debut for Barcelona in the weekend’s 1-0 friendly win over Real Madrid, is now completely focused on his duties at Camp Nou and does not want to dwell on one of the club’s lowest times in history.
What Did Lewandowski Say About Barcelona’s Defeat Against Bayern?
The 8-2 thrashing was not Lewandowski’s first big win in the Champions League against a Spanish team.
During his time with Borussia Dortmund, he netted four goals against Real Madrid in another Champions League semifinal, as BVB defeated their opponents over two legs to get to the 2012-13 final.
“Football is not what you did in the past, it’s what you do in the present. Real Madrid’s four goals were a long time ago and they are already far behind,” he said.
When asked about Bayern’s famous win against Barcelona two years ago, Lewandowski responded: “”Of that even less. Nobody remembers.”
Lewandowski On His Barcelona Title Aspirations
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Lewandowski had the opportunity to train under Pep Guardiola when at Bayern Munich, and he believes that the methods of current Barcelona coach Xavi are quite similar.
When asked to compare the two managers, he responded, “It is easy for me to understand this system because I have worked with Pep for many years.”
“They are two great coaches who highly value tactical aspects. It is very easy for me to understand what he asks of me.”
Lewandowski has already established his goals for the upcoming season, which includes bringing the Champions League trophy back to Camp Nou.
“I have felt very well from the first moment, I am very happy. Everyone has welcomed me very well. I feel very happy,” he said.
“I have come here to win titles and the Champions League is the most important title, but you have to go step by step.”
Barcelona will return to play on Tuesday against Juventus in a preseason friendly.
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