Robert Lewandowski is approaching a Champions League record held by a Barcelona legend. Both he and Ferran Torres are regaining their form as the season's critical phase begins.
Robert Lewandowski nearing Barcelona legendās Champions League record
The debate around the centre-forward role at Barcelona has been intense in recent weeks.
Questions were raised as both Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres struggled to show consistency and confidence at crucial moments.
However, just as the season reaches its defining phase, both attackers appear to be rediscovering their rhythm.
Yet, as Barcelona prepare for a must-win clash against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg, all signs suggest that manager Hansi Flick will rely on experience, and that means trusting Lewandowski to lead the line.
For what it is worth, the game at the Metropolitano will be an opportunity for Lewandowski to write his name deeper into Barcelonaās European history.
Lewandowski already sits among the elite in Champions League scoring charts, having netted 109 goals in 143 appearances.
While his overall numbers are extraordinary, there is another milestone within touching distance, one that connects directly to Barcelonaās legacy in Europe.
Lewandowski is chasing Luis Suarezās Barcelona record. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Lewandowski has scored 23 Champions League goals for BarƧa so far, and that puts him just two strikes away from matching Luis Suarez, who netted 25 goals for the club in the competition.
Furthermore, what makes this even more impressive is the efficiency behind those numbers.
Lewandowski has reached his tally in just 37 matches, averaging 0.62 goals per game.Ā In comparison, Suarezās 25 goals came across 55 appearances, with a lower average of 0.45.
The timing of this opportunity could not be more significant, as Barcelona need at least two goals to level the tie against Atletico, and Lewandowski needs exactly the same number to draw level with Suarez in the clubās European scoring ranks.
As such, the situation creates a perfect story- a striker chasing personal history while carrying the responsibility of keeping his teamās Champions League hopes alive.
With the tie hanging in the balance, the veteran striker now has the chance to do what he has done so many times before.
And if he does, it will not just keep Barcelona alive in Europe ā it could also etch his name alongside the clubās greatest forwards.
Robert Lewandowski is nearing a Champions League scoring record held by a Barcelona legend.
Both players have struggled with consistency but are starting to regain their form as the season progresses.
The centre-forward position has been debated due to the inconsistent performances of Lewandowski and Torres in crucial matches.
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