Robert Lewandowski believes FC Barcelona should be regarded as a genuine contender to win the Champions League, saying the Catalan club’s squad has improved and its key players have gained valuable experience.
The former FC Barcelona striker said: “I see Barcelona among the favourites to win the Champions League.”
Lewandowski’s assessment is based on his view that the current Barcelona team is stronger than before. He considers the squad to have been renewed in a positive direction, while also pointing to the greater experience now possessed by the players expected to lead the side.
That combination has led the Poland international to place FC Barcelona firmly among the leading candidates for European football’s biggest club competition. His comments present the Catalan side not merely as a team capable of competing in the Champions League, but as one with a realistic opportunity of going all the way.
The emphasis in Lewandowski’s view is on two areas: the development of the squad and the maturity of its principal figures. He believes the changes made to the group have improved it overall, while the leaders have become more experienced since his time at the club.
Lewandowski played for FC Barcelona from 2022 to 2026. His assessment therefore comes from a player with recent experience of the club and its squad, although he is now a former member of the team.
His remarks underline his confidence in the direction of FC Barcelona and in the ability of its players to compete at the highest level. By describing the club as one of the favourites, Lewandowski has placed it in the group of teams expected to challenge seriously for the Champions League title.
The former Barcelona player did not provide further details in the comments, but his central message was clear: he sees the Catalan club’s updated squad as better equipped, while its leading players are now more experienced. In his view, those factors make FC Barcelona a genuine contender for success in the competition.