Lewandowski Targets Messi’s Champions League Milestone as Barcelona Face FC Copenhagen

FC Barcelona return to UEFA Champions League action tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou as they host FC Copenhagen, with a top-eight finish firmly in focus. Securing three points would strengthen Barcelona’s chances of advancing directly to the Round of 16 and avoiding an extra knockout round in the revamped competition format. The Blaugrana will be keen to assert dominance at home against the Danish champions.

Robert Lewandowski is expected to start as Barcelona’s central striker, with Ferran Torres still working his way back to full fitness following injury. Despite approaching his 38th birthday, Lewandowski remains Barcelona’s most reliable attacking outlet in Europe and continues to deliver at the highest level. His experience and composure in front of goal will be crucial as Barcelona aim to control the contest.

Lewandowski Eyes Lionel Messi’s Record

The Polish forward has history within reach. If he scores against FC Copenhagen, Lewandowski will have found the net against 40 different teams in the Champions League, drawing level with Lionel Messi’s record. Last week, his goal against Slavia Prague made them his 39th different opponent, pushing him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in that specific category.

That strike also ensured Lewandowski has now scored in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons, underlining his remarkable longevity and consistency in Europe’s elite competition.

Champions League Greats Compared

Lewandowski currently has 106 Champions League goals in 139 appearances across Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s average of 0.76 goals per game. Ronaldo leads the all-time chart with 140 goals, while Messi sits between them with 129 goals in 163 matches. Although catching those totals is unlikely, Lewandowski’s efficiency remains elite.

Barcelona’s European Scoring Chart

Since joining Barcelona, Lewandowski has scored 20 Champions League goals in just 33 matches, equalling Luis Enrique’s tally in fewer games. Only Luis Suárez, Rivaldo, Neymar, and Patrick Kluivert remain ahead of him. By already surpassing legends such as Samuel Eto’o and Ronaldinho, Lewandowski has firmly etched his name into Barcelona’s European history, with more milestones potentially to come tonight.