Robert Lewandowski Equals La Liga Record Last Accomplished by Lionel Messi

• In a strong start to the La Liga season for Barcelona, the standout player has been none other than Polish sensation Robert Lewandowski
• Despite being 36 years old, Lewandowski is not only maintaining his scoring prowess but also matching the incredible feats achieved by Lionel Messi
• Barcelona maintained their impressive run in La Liga with a thumping 7-0 win against Real Valladolid

Barcelona's frontman Robert Lewandowski is in top form for the 2024/25 season.

In just four La Liga matches, the Polish striker has netted several goals, propelling Hansi Flick's side to the top of the standings.

On Saturday afternoon against Valladolid, Lewandowski scored again, expertly splitting defenders, cushioning a ball over the top, and calmly rolling it into the net.

This brings his tally to four goals in his first four league games, matching a feat last achieved by none other than Lionel Messi, per ESPN.

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Their efforts were rewarded when Yamal and Lewandowski combined brilliantly for the second time in four matches.

Yamal, who played a pivotal role in Spain's triumph at the 2024 European Championship, showcased his vision and technical prowess with a long, perfectly weighted pass from near the halfway line.

Lewandowski expertly controlled the ball before driving it home with an unstoppable shot, doubling Barcelona's lead.

The goal marked the Polish striker's fourth of the season in as many games, underscoring his enduring goal-scoring prowess despite being well into his 30s.

For Yamal, the assist was his third direct goal contribution of the campaign, adding to his tally of two assists and a goal in just four appearances, per Transfermarkt.

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Earlier, Briefly News reported that the Polish striker stated that the Catalan outfit head into the season with renewed motivation.

The 35-year-old also stressed he looks to score more goals than he recorded last season. Lewandowski scored fewer goals in his second season with Barcelona than he did in his maiden campaign.

Source: YEN.com.gh