Barcelona forward and Polish national team player Robert Lewandowski shared his thoughts on reaching the milestone of 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
I'm delighted, it's a nice number. In the past I didn't think I could score more than 100 goals in the Champions League. It’s great to be with Cristiano and Messi!
Robert Lewandowski for Marca
On Tuesday, November 26, the 36-year-old scored a brace in the fifth round of the group stage against Brest, leading to a 3-0 victory.
With this performance, Lewandowski surpassed the 100-goal mark in the prestigious European tournament, as he now has 101 goals. Previously, only Cristiano Ronaldo (140 goals) and Lionel Messi (129 goals) hit this mark.
Lewandowski has been with Barcelona since July 2022 and has played 19 matches across all competitions this season, scoring 22 goals and providing two assists. His contract with the club runs until the summer of 2026, with a market value of 15 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
Currently, Barcelona gained 12 points from five matches and hold the second position in the UEFA Champions League group standings.
In prior comments, Robert Lewandowski spoke about his teammate, 17-year-old winger Lamine Yamal. According to Sport.es. Also, the 36-year-old Polish striker wishes to stay with the Catalan club until the end of his career.