Lewandowski achieves historic milestones and leads Europe’s top scorers with 26 goals in 2024/25

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Lewandowski’s rise at Barcelona

Since joining Barcelona in the 2022/23 season, Lewandowski has quickly established himself as the team’s main offensive reference. In his first season with the club, he scored 33 goals in 36 matches, showing the same precision that made him famous at Bayern Munich. However, the following season was more challenging, with the Pole reaching 26 goals in 49 games. Now, in 2024/25, he has already matched that mark with less than half the matches played, demonstrating significant progress.

Lewandowski’s success at Barcelona results from adapting to the playing style proposed by Hansi Flick. The German coach, who had previously worked with the striker at Bayern, implemented a system that enhances the Pole’s qualities. The team has a dynamic attack, where Lewandowski not only finishes but also contributes to building plays.

Partnership with Yamal and Raphinha boosts the attack

One of the factors behind Lewandowski’s outstanding performance this season is his synergy with his attacking partners. Lamine Yamal, a young talent of only 17 years, and Raphinha, in the best form of his career, form a deadly trio with the Pole. Together, they have scored 53 goals this season, accounting for over 63% of Barcelona’s goals.

This partnership has proven particularly effective in classics against Real Madrid. In the two matches played this season, the trio scored in both games. In the 5-2 victory in the Spanish Super Cup, each of them found the net. In the previous encounter, for LaLiga, Barcelona won 4-0 at Santiago Bernabéu, again with goals from the trio.

Lewandowski’s impressive numbers in 2024/25

• Goals scored this season: 26 goals in 27 matches
• LaLiga top scorer: 16 goals in 18 matches
• Champions League top scorer: 7 goals
• Direct participation in Barcelona’s goals: 31.3%
• Goals per game average: 0.96 goals per match

Comparison with other great European forwards

No other player in Europe’s top leagues has reached figures as impressive as Lewandowski in 2024/25. For comparison, Kylian Mbappé, from Paris Saint-Germain, has scored 15 goals in Ligue 1, while Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, from Real Madrid, have combined for 22 goals this season. This difference highlights the efficiency of the Polish striker, who, even at 36 years old, remains at the peak of his career.

Hansi Flick’s impact on Barcelona’s performance

Hansi Flick’s arrival at Barcelona brought a new dynamic to the Catalan team. The German coach implemented a playing system that values ball possession and high pressing, characteristics that favor Lewandowski’s playing style. Flick already knew the striker well from their time at Bayern Munich, where they won numerous titles together, including the Champions League in 2020.

Under Flick’s command, Barcelona has shown an offensive and efficient style of play. With 83 goals scored in 28 matches, the team currently has Europe’s best attack. This average of nearly three goals per match results from collective work and Lewandowski’s leadership on and off the field.

Decisive goals in classics against Real Madrid

The classics between Barcelona and Real Madrid are always marked by rivalry and great expectations. In the 2024/25 season, Barcelona has had the upper hand in the two confrontations played so far. In the first, for LaLiga, they crushed their rival 4-0 at Santiago Bernabéu. In the Spanish Super Cup final, they won 5-2, with another decisive performance by the offensive trio.

In both classics, the trio Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Yamal scored all of Barcelona’s goals, showcasing the strength of the Catalan attack. This dominance in key matches reinforces the Polish striker’s leadership role and his importance to the team.

Interesting facts about Lewandowski

• Named FIFA’s best player in the world in 2020 and 2021.
• The third player to reach 100 goals in the Champions League, after Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
• With over 500 career goals, he is one of the greatest scorers in football history.
• Has scored more than 40 hat-tricks in his professional career.
• Holds goal-scoring records in the Bundesliga, where he played for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona’s upcoming challenges this season

After winning the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona turns its attention to LaLiga and the Champions League. Currently in third place in the Spanish league, the team aims to reclaim the lead and win the title. In the Champions League, they have advanced to the Round of 16, where they will face even tougher challenges in the knockout stages.

With Lewandowski in great form, Barcelona is one of the favorites to win important titles this season. The Polish striker’s experience and his ability to make a difference in crucial matches will be key to the Catalan club’s ambitions.

Lewandowski’s stats for Barcelona

• 2022/23 season: 33 goals in 36 matches
• 2023/24 season: 26 goals in 49 matches
• 2024/25 season: 26 goals in 27 matches (so far)