Szczesny and Lewandowski families spotted celebrating Barcelona's ElClasico win

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2025, 22:26 IST

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Following Barcelona's ElClasico victory over Real Madrid, Polish stars Wojciech Szczesny and Robert Lewandowski, along with their families, celebrated together at Montjuic Stadium, showcasing team spirit beyond club rivalry. This win, crucial after their Champions League exit, strengthens Barcelona's La Liga title hopes. Szczesny's key role and leadership have been praised, hinting at a possible contract extension.

Szczesny and Lewandowski families spotted celebrating Barcelona's ElClasico win

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Wojciech Szczesny and Robert Lewandowski, both of Polish descent, warmly demonstrated the unitary spirit at FC Barcelona after their key triumph over Real Madrid in the ElClasico matchup. Both playing for different football clubs, the Polish football icons and their families came together at the Montjuic Stadium to celebrate the win.Photos from after the game showed everyone celebrating with great joy, lots of laughter, and strong feelings of solidarity. These scenes powerfully showed how personal relationships and fair play can surpass the competition between rival clubs at important football matches.

A show of team spirit between the two families after ElClasico victory

The win was important for Barcelona, coming shortly after their midweek exit from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Inter Milan. The mental toughness shown by Hansi Flick’s side was evident in their win, which almost certainly guarantees the La Liga title with only four matches to go.

Although Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski have been struggling with recent injuries and a lack of match readiness, Barcelona has kept its four-point advantage at the league's summit. Their fourth win against Real Madrid in this season's ElClasico came after earlier triumphs in the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey finals.

A family celebration of the two Barca players

After the match, the Wojciech Szczesny and Robert Lewandowski families united, reflecting the close bonds found among the team members. It showed the lasting relationships players form, which moved fans and humanised the sport.

Wojciech Szczesny, who started in goal as selected by Hansi Flick, has played a major role in Barcelona's achievements this season. The football staff has commended Wojciech Szczesny’s calmness and leadership, and Flick, in particular, has recognised his positive character and the likelihood of a contract extension. Highlights from the match are available for fans to rewatch on Barcelona’s official social media and streaming services. They are expected to keep up their exciting form when they play their next La Liga match. Also Read: Lamine Yamal takes a dig at Jude Bellingham and Sergio Ramos after thrilling Clasico win

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