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He's scoring like ever: Robert Lewandowski has broken the 50-goal mark at FC Barcelona.
His former club Bayern Munich is currently missing his goals.
Barcelona – Robert Lewandowski put on his biggest smile.
“I am very proud,” said FC Barcelona’s top striker after breaking the 50-goal mark in the Catalans’ jersey, “because every single goal for such a big club makes me proud.
I am very happy and hope that this number will increase very quickly.”
While FC Bayern is reeling – Lewandowski puts on his widest Barcelona smile
Words that you don't like to hear as a fan of FC Bayern Munich at the moment.
Since Lewandowski left the German record champions after a long back and forth in the summer of 2022, things have no longer gone according to plan.
First the stuttering season without a real center forward, in which Julian Nagelsmann finally had to leave, Thomas Tuchel took over and became champion in the last meter.
Now the Leverkusen embarrassment, the threatened exit in the Champions League round of 16 after the first leg defeat at Lazio Rome and also the defeat in Bochum.
Only Samuel Eto'o and Luis Suarez are better than Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski will hardly care - he has found happiness in Barcelona and can confidently look forward to his goals and records in Spain while his former club continues to stumble and recently failed to find the net twice in a row.
The Pole contributed significantly to the reigning champions' 2-1 (1-0) victory with two goals (45th/90th+7, penalty kick) in the game against relegation candidate Celta Vigo.
Thanks to the two goals, Lewandowski reached the impressive 50 mark in just 79 games.
Only Samuel Eto'o and Luis Suarez have been faster this century, each needing just 68 games.
Thomas Tuchel and FC Bayern Munich are currently not in form - but Robert Lewandowski in Barcelona is.
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Lewandowski outdoes Barcelona legends Messi and Ronaldinho
For comparison: Club legends Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi only managed 50 goals after 108 and 117 matches respectively.
Lewandowski also surpassed the top performances of well-known Barca strikers David Villa (48 goals in 120 games) and Thierry Henry (49/121).
“He is one of our leaders and has taken responsibility and shown personality, I am very satisfied,” praised coach Xavi.
“Robert is really involved with us, it makes me emotional to see the unity in the team.
I’m happy about his goals, but also about his hard work.”
Lewandowski failed with his first penalty in stoppage time - there was a replay
After his return to the team, national goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was once again in the Catalans' goal.
DFB captain Ilkay Gündogan came into the game in the 58th minute and experienced an exciting added time: “Lewa” only scored his second goal at the second attempt.
The first penalty was saved by Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, but he had moved away from his goal line too early.
So there was a repeat.
Barcelona remains in third place.
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