Just ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, Robert Lewandowski’s absence from the starting lineup raised eyebrows. However, there may be an specific reason behind the decision.

Inter will host Barcelona on Tuesday for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals after the 3-3 draw of the first leg that took place on April 30 last week in Barcelona. Both sides are dealing with some key injuries before what's probably the most important match of the season for the teams,

FC Barcelona's premier striker, Robert Lewandowski, didn't feature in either of the last two important fixtures against Real Madrid and Inter Milan due to a hamstring injury. Although Barcelona went on to win one and draw the fixture,