Barcelona has officially announced that their star striker, Robert Lewandowski, has suffered a left ankle sprain.

The injury occurred during Barcelona's UEFA Champions League clash with Porto, which saw Lewandowski forced to exit the match early in the first half.

Lewandowski departed from the field after just 34 minutes of play, with Ferran Torres stepping in as his replacement. In response to the injury, Barcelona stated on their website that the 35-year-old striker will be sidelined until his ankle fully heals.

As a result of this injury setback, it is anticipated that Lewandowski could be absent from the squad for Barcelona's next four crucial matches. This includes encounters against Granada, Athletic Club, Shakhtar Donetsk, and the highly-anticipated showdown with Real Madrid later this month.

The statement released by Barcelona reads, "Tests conducted this Thursday morning have revealed that Robert Lewandowski has sprained his left ankle and will be out of action until the injury heals."

Barcelona fans will undoubtedly keep a close watch on Lewandowski's recovery progress, as his presence on the field is vital to the team's performance and success in the upcoming matches.