Lewandowski, against Benfica with history within reach: the record he can break

The future of the center of the attack for FC Barcelona has been one of the hot topics in recent months. The blue and garnet sports management has begun the search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski in the medium or long term, with names like Alexander Isak or Viktor Gyökeres hovering over Spotify Camp Nou. However, amidst this debate, the Pole continues to make it clear that he is the perfect '9' for the club.

At 36 years old, the player is experiencing a second youth under Hansi Flick, showing enviable physical condition and more hunger to win than ever. The scorer still feels capable of competing at the highest level and registers otherworldly numbers in all competitions, as in the 38 matches he has played so far, he has scored a staggering 34 goals.

'Lewy' leads the Pichichi classification in La Liga with 21 goals (three from penalties), three more than Mbappé (five from penalties), and occupies the second position in the Champions League scoring ranking with 9 goals, tied with Raphinha and Harry Kane and just one behind the leader, Serhou Guirassy (10).

The Pole is in top form and does not seem to have any intention of taking his foot off the gas. In fact, the player has already assured his continuity at the blaugrana entity for the next season and, if he maintains his current level, the Catalans do not rule out extending his contract until 2027, as he continues to be one of the key pieces of the team led by the German coach.

Lewandowski, one step away from continuing to make history with Barça

With the 34 goals he has scored so far this season, Lewandowski has accumulated 93 in the 133 matches he has played as a culé since his arrival in the City of Barcelona in the summer of 2022. In fact, if he manages to score in the return match of the Champions League round of 16 this Tuesday against Benfica, the forward would total 94 goals, reaching Ronaldinho and Bakero in the twentieth position of the club's historical ranking.

Moreover, this goal would bring him even closer to other legends like Pedro (99), Asensi (101) or Neymar (105) and would leave him just six goals away from reaching the century with Barça, a milestone that, with almost certainty, he will achieve this very season if he maintains his brutal scoring pace.

Once he surpasses this mark, 'Lewy' would aim to enter the list of the top ten scorers in the club. The tenth place is occupied by Escolà with 120 goals, while Rexach is ninth with 122, the same as Kluivert. Numbers that, as of today, are more than achievable for a Robert who is 'aging' like fine wine.

Statistics of Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona:

📊 2024-2025 Season

1. Matches: 38 (25 in La Liga | 2 in the Copa del Rey | 9 in the UEFA Champions League | 2 in the Supercopa de España) 
2. Goals: 34
3. Assists: 3
4. Minutes played: 2,980

📊 Total Statistics

1. Matches: 133 (94 in La Liga | 8 in the Copa del Rey | 23 in the UEFA Champions League | 6 in the Supercopa de España | 2 in the Europa League) 
2. Goals: 93
3. Assists: 20
4. Minutes played: 10,734