Lewandowski Skies Another Penalty as Barcelona Overcomes Atletico

Bornheimer – In an intense LaLiga showdown at Camp Nou on Wednesday (December 3, 2025), FC Barcelona secured a convincing 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid. The night, however, wasn’t without its dramatic moments—especially for star striker Robert Lewandowski, whose penalty kick soared high above the crossbar.

Atletico Takes the Lead Before Barcelona Responds

Atletico Madrid drew first blood through Alex Baena, who found the back of the net in the 19th minute. But Barcelona bounced back quickly. Raphinha equalized in the 26th minute, setting the tone for a strong comeback. The Catalan giants took the lead in the 65th minute with a goal from Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres sealed the deal deep into stoppage time with a goal in the 90+7 minute.

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Penalty Miss Leaves Lewandowski Red-Faced

Barcelona could have extended their lead even earlier. In the 35th minute, a foul on Dani Olmo by Pablo Barrios awarded the home side a penalty. Lewandowski, known for his clinical finishing, stepped up confidently. But to the shock of many, his powerful strike flew well over the bar, missing the target completely.

It was his second penalty miss this season out of three attempts, with the previous failure occurring during Barcelona’s 1-4 loss to Sevilla in October.

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Rating Drops Despite Assist Contribution

Despite assisting Dani Olmo’s goal, Lewandowski received the lowest rating among Barcelona’s starting lineup. Football analytics platform Sofascore gave him a 5.4, highlighting his struggles in front of goal.

Coach Flick Shrugs Off the Miss

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick remained composed about the missed opportunity. Rather than dwell on Lewandowski’s error, he chose to focus on the team’s overall performance.

“We could have scored from the penalty, but we didn’t give up. I’m proud of what I saw on the pitch,” Flick stated, as quoted by Marca after the match.

Barcelona Eyes Title Chase

The victory keeps Barcelona in strong contention for the LaLiga title. With attacking depth and resilience on display, fans remain optimistic—despite Lewandowski’s recent woes from the penalty spot.