Robert Lewandowski reached an extraordinary milestone on Wednesday, cementing his place as one of football’s greatest forwards. The Polish striker scored his 100th Champions League goal, becoming only the third player in the tournament’s history to achieve this feat, joining the elite company of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The historic moment occurred during Matchday 5 of the revamped UEFA Champions League format when Barcelona faced Stade Brest. Lewandowski converted a penalty in the 10th minute, securing his spot in the record books. The goal also elevated him to the top scorer of the tournament this season with six goals, signaling a resurgence under Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
Lewandowski’s remarkable journey to 100 goals spans three clubs. He first made his mark at Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 17 goals in 28 Champions League appearances. After moving to Bayern Munich in the 2014-15 season, he enjoyed a prolific eight-year tenure, netting 69 goals in 78 matches. Since joining Barcelona in 2022, Lewandowski has continued to shine, scoring 14 goals in just 19 games.
In terms of goal tallies, Lewandowski remains behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads the charts with 140 goals in 183 matches, and Lionel Messi, who has scored 129 in 163 games. However, Lewandowski boasts an impressive average of 0.8 goals per game, slightly outpacing Ronaldo (0.77) and Messi (0.79).
At 35, Lewandowski is showing no signs of slowing down. The Barcelona striker seems to be experiencing a renaissance, delivering consistently outstanding performances. His six goals in the first five matchdays of this Champions League season underscore his enduring quality. Additionally, in domestic competitions, Lewandowski has already scored 15 goals in 14 La Liga EA Sports matches, making him an integral part of Barcelona’s attack.
Lewandowski’s milestone highlights his longevity and adaptability, making him one of the most complete forwards of his generation. As he continues to perform at an elite level, his contributions are helping Barcelona maintain their stature in both domestic and European competitions.
