Where does Robert Lewandowski sit among Barcelona greats?

This summer, there was much speculation regarding Robert Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona. 

However, the arrival of Hansi Flick has significantly altered the trajectory of his career at the club, demonstrating why Barcelona made the right decision to rely on him.

As of this season, Lewandowski has been in remarkable form, scoring a total of nine goals—seven in La Liga and two in the UEFA Champions League. 

His impressive performance included a standout match against Young Boys, where he netted two goals in a convincing 5-0 victory at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys. 

This achievement puts him in elite company, as he now shares the record for the highest scoring average of 0.79 goals per game in European competition with Lionel Messi. 

Approaching a personal milestone

Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Alaves, Lewandowski has the opportunity to become the first player to reach 50 goals in La Liga while playing for Barcelona. He currently stands at 49 goals out of the total 66 he has scored for the club. 

Robert Lewandowski is one goal shy of reaching 50 goals in La Liga. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

It has taken him just over two seasons to reach this milestone, a notable achievement compared to Messi, who accomplished this in his fifth season. Luis Suarez reached this milestone in his second, and Neymar in his third. 

According to Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski has already scored in 50 matches out of the 105 he has played for Barcelona and only five players aged 30 and above have scored in more games for Barcelona: Messi, Suarez, Cesar Rodriguez, Enrique Castro, and Sandor Kocsis.

Looking back

Lewandowski has established himself as a key player, particularly in La Liga. Out of the eight matchdays this season, he has been instrumental in six, contributing with goals and assists against various opponents. 

Meanwhile, his upcoming opponent, Alaves, have proven to be a favourable opponent for Lewandowski, as he scored three goals in just two matches against them last season—two in a 2-1 victory at Montjuic and another in a 1-3 win away from home.

His ability to find the net against this team enhances his reputation as a vital asset for Barcelona as they continue to pursue success in La Liga and Europe.