Lewandowski UCL record sees Barcelona striker surpass Messi and Ronaldo after scoring against 41 different Champions League opponents
FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski on Wednesday night set a new Lewandowski UCL record after surpassing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League.
Lewandowski achieved the milestone at Camp Nou in Barcelona during Barcelona’s emphatic 7-2 victory over Newcastle United in the Round of 16 second-leg tie.
The Poland international scored a decisive brace in the encounter, taking his tally to goals against 41 different opponents in the competition.
The feat moves Lewandowski ahead of Messi, who previously held the record with 40 different opponents, while Ronaldo follows in third place with 38.
The Lewandowski UCL record underlines his remarkable consistency and dominance across Europe’s elite competition.
In a further historic moment, Lewandowski, aged 37 years and 209 days, also became the oldest scorer in a Champions League knockout match.
The veteran forward’s performance delivered a powerful statement as Barcelona advanced comfortably to the quarter-final stage.
Lewandowski’s achievement adds another layer to his illustrious career and reinforces his status among the most prolific strikers in football history.
