FC Barcelona News: 9 August 2025; Robert Lewandowski hamstring injury confirmed, Marc-André ter Stegen reinstated as captain

FC Barcelona statement – FC Barcelona
The Club announces that the player Marc-André ter Stegen has signed the authorisation necessary for the Club to send La Liga the medical report relating to his surgery. The disciplinary case has been closed and the player is captain of the first team once again with immediate effect.

Season opening ‘Festa del Gamper Estrella Damm’ at Estadi Johan Cruyff – FC Barcelona
Team to be presented from 8.05pm CEST, plus musical performances, in the run-up to the match between FC Barcelona and Como 1907 (kickoff 9.00pm CEST).

When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Como 1907 in the Gamper Estrella Damm – FC Barcelona
A look at the international kick-off times for this weekend’s friendly against the Italian side.

Recent record against Gamper debutants – FC Barcelona
In the last 15 years, Barça has faced eight debutant teams in the Joan Gamper Trophy — and has beaten seven of them

Lewandowski injury news – FC Barcelona
The first team player Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring problem in his left thigh. The striker is unavailable for Sunday’s game and his recovery will determine his return.

Ter Stegen’s statement after being stripped of the captaincy – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça goalkeeper discusses his situation and is in favor of signing the medical report so Barça can send him to LaLiga.

Pedri: “We still have a long way to go to reach the level of Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets” – Mundo Deportivo
The midfielder presents his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or in an interview with France Football and praises the great seasons of Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé.

Hansi Flick, banned for one match by UEFA – Mundo Deportivo
The coach will miss the European opener due to his behavior in the second leg against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals.

Sergi Roberto weighs in on Iñigo Martínez’s departure and Ter Stegen’s situation – Mundo Deportivo
The now Como player admits that “I would have liked to be able to return to the Camp Nou, but it’s still special to face Barça.”

Official: Cubarsí, given the number ‘5’ formerly of Iñigo and Puyol – Mundo Deportivo
According to LaLiga and confirmed by Barça, the departure of the Basque centre-back allows the young defender to receive an emblematic number in the history of the club.

Source: barcablaugranes.com