Robert Lewandowski scored his 99th UEFA Champions League goal in Barcelona’s 5-2 win over Crvena Zvezda, moving closer to the 100-goal milestone.
With four group stage matches remaining, Lewandowski is expected to reach his 100th Champions League goal, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to achieve this feat. Lionel Messi currently holds the Champions League goal record with 129 goals, while Cristiano Ronaldo leads with 140 goals.
Rory Smith believes Lewandowski could eventually catch Messi, noting that with two more years and a consistent 15 goals per season, it’s feasible for him to close the gap. Despite being “quite old,” Lewandowski’s exceptional fitness and goal-scoring ability suggest he has the potential to continue competing at a high level for at least two more seasons, with eight Champions League games per season to help him close the gap.
Robert Lewandowski’s Champions League journey began in 2011 with Borussia Dortmund, scoring in a 3-1 loss to Olympiacos. Since his debut, Lewandowski has scored in 65 Champions League matches, showcasing his consistent goal-scoring ability.
Lewandowski has achieved 58 wins and only two losses in the 65 Champions League games he has scored in, underlining his dominance in the competition.
His consistency and goal-scoring record have solidified Lewandowski as one of the most prolific strikers in Champions League history. Lewandowski’s longevity and performance in Europe have made him a key figure in the Champions League, continuing to add to his impressive tally.
Lewandowski will have the chance to add to his Champions League tally when Barcelona faces Brest, followed by games against his former club Dortmund, Benfica, and Atalanta in the group stage.
Former England international Karen Carney noted that the youthful energy in Barcelona’s squad benefits Lewandowski, with younger players doing much of the running, which helps him focus on scoring.
England and Chelsea legend Joe Cole praised Lewandowski’s incredible achievement of 99 Champions League goals, emphasizing the impressive company he now keeps with Messi and Ronaldo. Lewandowski is now targeting his 100th Champions League goal, aiming to join Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the exclusive 100-goal club.
Lewandowski’s impressive journey in the Champions League has placed him alongside the greatest players, with his next goal making him one of only three players to reach 100 goals in the competition.
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