Lewandowski avoids the 'forced' comparison of Mastantuono with Lamine Yamal

The center forward of FC Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski, gave an interview to the American network 'ESPN', where he left several pearls, among which the forced 'comparison' between Lamine Yamal and Franco Mastantuono, recent addition of Real Madrid, stands out. In addition to explaining his goals for the new season.

The '9' of the Blaugrana team, aware that both players are barely 18 years old, preferred to give some reflective words, before falling into the debate, where, due to current events, the new '10' of Barça starts with excessive advantage.

"You can't compare players, especially at such a young age. Football is becoming more and more demanding and puts pressure on young people. It's not about football, but that many at this age don't have the mentality to take on all that weight. I think that weakens them, but not now," said 'Lewan'.

In the same vein, the native of Warsaw stated that the 'Casa Blanca' has the pressure to find a player like Lamine, something he considers almost impossible, because it is impossible for someone with his quality to emerge recurrently.

Lewandowski settles the debate by remembering Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The Polish 'killer' took the opportunity to remember Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he competed for at least 10 years when these two were in Europe.

“It's like the previous comparison between Cristiano and Messi. They were completely different players. You can't find the next Messi, or the next Cristiano Ronaldo, because they are unique," he added.

It should be remembered that Lamine Yamal signed a 2024/25 season with 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 games, while the Argentine played 22 games with River Plate, in which he scored 7 goals and assisted on 4 occasions. Considering these numbers, for now, the debate is very uneven.

Robert Lewandowski sets his goals in his last season with Barça

In this context, during the interview, 'Lewy' took the opportunity to state what his goals are for the next year, which aims to be his last as a Barcelona player.

"The next challenge in the next season is to try to help my teammates, the club, to win the title, to score goals, not only on the field, but also off it," argued Robert.

Likewise, based on the experience gained at this point, already at 36 years old, he highlighted the importance of helping the younger players, in addition to pointing out that he feels good physically.

Despite the fact that Barça won the League, Cup and Super Cup last year, 'Lewan' pointed out that for the new season the team will be stronger, but it will also represent a great challenge because expectations are higher. 

In this way, Lewandowski evaluates the different scenarios that are experienced day by day in football, especially considering the fact that, as a Barcelona player, he is expected to always be within reach of the public eye, either with his level on the field or with statements as in this case