Barcelona star breaks Lionel Messi all-time Champions League record
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski achieved a remarkable milestone in European football history on Wednesday night. During the Blaugrana's emphatic 7-0 victory against Newcastle United in the Champions League, which secured their spot in the quarter-finals, Lewandowski delivered a stellar performance.
The veteran forward scored a crucial second-half brace at the Spotify Camp Nou, elevating his Champions League career total to an impressive 109 goals.
More significantly, Lewandowski's first goal of the evening set a new all-time benchmark. According to Opta statistics, the Polish international has now scored against an astounding 41 different teams in the UEFA Champions League. This achievement establishes a new competition record for a player, surpassing the previous mark held by Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.
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