Barcelona’s Polish striker Robert Lewandowski continued to demonstrate his prowess as one of the Champions League’s most clinical goal-scorers, bagging a brace in his side’s resounding 5-0 victory over Young Boys.
Lewandowski’s opener came courtesy of a perfectly weighted pass from Raphinha, which he finished with ease. His second goal arrived from a corner, with Inigo Martinez providing a crucial assist via a well-placed header.
The 36-year-old’s ability to be in the right place at the right time underscores his vast experience and razor-sharp instincts in the box. His impressive statistics in the Champions League continue to accumulate, with Lewandowski now boasting an astonishing 96 goals in just 122 appearances.
This remarkable feat places him alongside an elite group of scorers, exemplifying his consistency in Europe’s most prestigious competition. Notably, Lewandowski’s goal ratio of 0.79 per game surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s 0.77 and Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 0.77, while matching Lionel Messi’s identical ratio.
Lewandowski has also joined an exclusive club of players who have scored more than 50 Champions League goals after turning 30. His tally of 51 goals in this phase of his career trails only Ronaldo’s 68.
Despite being substituted with 10 minutes remaining in the Barcelona’s match against Young Boys, Lewandowski’s frustration was evident as he sought a hat-trick. This ambition is a testament to his enduring hunger for goals and his desire to continue breaking records.
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