Robert Lewandowski revealed that FC Barcelona asked him to avoid scoring late in the season to prevent triggering a bonus payment to Bayern Munich. The striker confirmed the unusual request, stating it was due to Barcelona's financial situation and their need to save money. A clause in his transfer agreement would have meant an additional 2.5 million euros to Bayern if he scored two more goals. Lewandowski acknowledged the club's economic pressures at the time, which influenced this decision.