Flick Uncertain on Lewandowski's Barcelona Future

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed uncertainty about Robert Lewandowski's future with the club beyond the current season, following the Polish striker's exclusion from the squad in a dominant 5-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The 37-year-old Lewandowski, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has seen his role diminish under Flick this campaign. Once a guaranteed starter, he has been limited to substitute appearances in recent matches, with forward Ferran Torres preferred in the lineup. Lewandowski did not feature at all against Athletic Bilbao, remaining an unused substitute as Barcelona advanced to Sunday's final against either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. The team, which leads La Liga by four points, has won its last nine matches across all competitions.

"I don't know where Robert Lewandowski will be next season," Flick said after the win. "I'm really happy with him, but I am honest too. I spoke with him. We'll see what happens and we'll decide at the end of the season." Flick praised Lewandowski's form, noting he has been training well and scoring goals, but highlighted the competition...