Lewandowski ties Stoichkov’s Barcelona record in Atletico win
Robert Lewandowski scored his 117th goal for Barcelona in their 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Saturday, equaling Hristo Stoichkov’s record and moving into a tie for 14th on the club’s all-time scorers list. Marcus Rashford also scored for the Blaugrana, who now sit seven points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.
Lewandowski reached the milestone in just 185 appearances, compared to Stoichkov’s 255 matches, highlighting the Polish striker’s efficiency. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his player after the game: “We have eight matches to play this season, and I can say that I am really happy with Lewandowski and all of my players.”
The win reinforces Barcelona’s dominant season, with Lewandowski leading their attack. Notably, Nigerian strikers are also making headlines across Europe—Ademola Lookman remains a key player for Atletico Madrid (with Inter Milan reportedly interested), while Nwaiwu scored a winning goal for Trabzonspor in Turkey.
Will Lewandowski’s record inspire more Nigerian forwards to pursue careers at Europe’s top clubs, or does his success depend on Barcelona’s system more than individual talent?