Chicago Fire’s Lewandowski reflects on MLS debut and Spain’s World Cup win
Robert Lewandowski, the Polish striker for Chicago Fire, recently made his MLS debut and shared his thoughts on both his new team and the recent World Cup victory by Spain. Lewandowski joined Chicago Fire after playing with Barcelona, where many of his former teammates were part of the Spanish squad that won the global tournament.
During his debut match with Chicago Fire, the team faced a 3-2 loss against Inter Miami. Lewandowski started the match but was substituted in the 63rd minute. Reflecting on his performance and the team’s outing, he noted that he needed more time to adapt. He explained that the plan for his first game was to play between 45 and 60 minutes. Lewandowski expressed that after spending only a couple of days with his new teammates, he did not expect everything to click immediately. He remains optimistic, stating his belief that issues from the debut match can be resolved in future games.
Lewandowski also commented on the defeat, suggesting that if Chicago Fire had played with a more offensive approach, they might have secured a draw. He is set to have another opportunity to score his first MLS goal this Saturday when Chicago Fire visits New York City.
Lewandowski’s reflections on Spain’s World Cup victory
Beyond his club commitments, Lewandowski spoke about the Spain national team’s recent World Cup triumph. He expressed happiness for the eight Barcelona players who became world champions. These players, including Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Eric García, and Joan García, were his teammates at Barcelona just weeks before the tournament.
Lewandowski highlighted the youth of these players, remarking that he had been playing alongside them recently and now sees them as champions. He offered his congratulations to them, noting that he supported the Spanish national team due to his close ties with many of its players from his time at Barcelona. He mentioned that he spent a significant amount of time with them, which made it easier to support their campaign.
While he knew Lionel Messi from Argentina personally, Lewandowski’s support leaned towards Spain. He was happy for the Spanish team, believing they were ready to win the World Cup and acknowledging their youth and promising future.
Comments on Lamine Yamal’s World Cup performance
Specifically addressing Lamine Yamal‘s performance at the World Cup 2026, Lewandowski offered a candid assessment. He indicated that he did not believe Yamal showcased his best form during the tournament. According to Lewandowski, Yamal‘s peak performance was evident two seasons prior, rather than in the most recent season or the World Cup.
Lewandowski attributed Yamal‘s perceived lack of rhythm to an injury layoff before the tournament. He explained that returning to a major competition like the World Cup after an eight-week absence without sufficient training time, playing game after game, is challenging. Despite this, Lewandowski acknowledged Yamal‘s quality and noted the effective cooperation between Yamal and the rest of the Spanish team, where they mutually supported each other.
Lewandowski’s comments were made during a conversation with ESPN, where he reflected on his former teammate’s journey. Yamal had recovered from an injury just in time for the start of the World Cup 2026. Lewandowski’s new club, Chicago Fire, will play their next match this Saturday.
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Source: marca.com
