New Delhi: Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski has once again inscribed his name in history books, reaching a milestone that places him alongside one of football’s greatest players. The Polish striker found the net as he returned to the starting XI, replacing Ferran Torres in Barcelona’s La Liga clash against Sevilla on Sunday. Hansi Flick’s side made the trip to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan for a crucial league fixture and ended up winning 4-1.
It didn’t take long for Lewandowski to make an impact and further solidify his reputation as one of the most prolific goalscorers of his generation. The 35-year-old striker has defied age multiple times and didn’t miss this occasion as he converted a well-worked corner after Inigo Martinez headed the ball across the net. His sliding finish not only put Barcelona ahead but also allowed him to match an impressive record previously set by Barca legend Lionel Messi.
Lewandowski equals Messi’s goal record
With his strike against Sevilla, Lewandowski became the first player since Lionel Messi in the 2019/20 season to score 19+ goals in his first 22 La Liga matches in a season. As per Opta’s statistics, Messi was the last Barcelona player to achieve this feat and is also the club’s all-time top scorer with 672 goals, cementing his legacy in Barca’s history.
19 – Robert Lewandowski is the first player to score 19+ goals in his first 22 games of a LaLiga season since Lionel Messi in 2019/20 (19 goals also), both with FC Barcelona. Witness. pic.twitter.com/bmDH7gWAK3
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) February 9, 2025
Since joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022, the Polish striker has been pivotal in scoring consistently when needed. Barcelona began the season strongly, but after facing some challenges in recent months, they have still enjoyed a solid start to the year. Lewandowski remains a key attacking force, guiding the team with his experience and poise. He has now matched the remarkable scoring record of Lionel Messi, who is often considered one of the greatest players in history.
This accomplishment underscores Lewandowski’s sustained excellence at the highest level. As Barcelona strives for silverware this season, Lewandowski’s scoring ability will be vital. If he maintains his current form, there’s every possibility that he will soon shatter even more records before the end of the season.
Barcelona secured a 4-1 win over Sevilla with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Eric Garcia in a dominant La Liga clash. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
