Robert Lewandowski reveals why he’s not taking penalties for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have taken over.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 15: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou on March 15, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Rober t Lewandowski is currently on international duty with Poland and has been asked why he’s not been talking penalties recently for Barcelona. The Poland international missed against Sevilla and Atletico earlier in the season, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha having since been on spot-kick duty for the Catalan giants.
Lewandowski says he’s no longer taking penalties due to the fact that he’s lacking rhythm because of his reduced role rather than his previous misses. “When a player sometimes plays and sometimes doesn’t, there’s a lack of confidence in key moments because you don’t feel the pitch, you’ve just come on, or you haven’t played in the last two or three games . Sometimes there’s a moment of hesitation,” he told reporters.
“We make these decisions on the pitch. We have people who are good at taking penalties. I’m always ready, but there are times when you’ve spent less time on the pitch, you lack the feel and rhythm.
“In those moments, it’s better to prioritize the team’s best interests, and someone who feels more confident in a given match takes the penalties. This wasn’t due to missed penalties, but to my situation and the minutes I spent on the pitch. ” Lewandowski has still scored 16 times for Barcelona this season in all competitions.