Robert Lewandowski’s remarkable form in La Liga continues to impress, with the Polish striker scoring goals 24 and 25 in the 29th round of the Spanish league. His impressive display has earned him the top spot on the La Liga scoring chart, three goals ahead of Kylian Mbappé.
The 34-year-old’s insatiable hunger for goals was on full display against Girona, where he scored twice and could have easily added more to his tally. Spanish media outlets have been quick to praise Lewandowski’s dedication to his physical conditioning, which has allowed him to maintain an incredibly high level of performance despite his advanced age for a footballer.
According to Spanish daily Sport, „Lewandowski is an unsatisfied man. He will turn 37 in a few months, but he has already won everything. He has scored all the goals he wanted and even more. But it turns out that he wants more. He takes care of his physical condition, which allows him to boast such excellent statistics.”
The same publication highlights an interesting exchange between Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde, a young Barcelona defender, after the match against Girona. Balde, who came on in the 81st minute, was involved in two offensive actions, but opted to take shots himself instead of passing to Lewandowski. The Polish striker was quick to point out the mistake, telling Balde, „Hey, Balde, Pichichi!” (Pichichi is the award given to the top scorer in La Liga). Balde responded, „I never get into the penalty area.” Lewandowski persisted, saying, „It’s about two more passes. I was alone, just like Ferran Torres.”
This exchange demonstrates Lewandowski’s unwavering focus on winning the Pichichi award for the second time in his career. His impressive form this season has also earned him a nomination for the European Golden Shoe, awarded to the top scorer in European leagues.
FC Barcelona, under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, currently leads La Liga with 66 points from 29 matches, three points ahead of defending champions Real Madrid. The Catalans will face Real Betis in the 30th round of La Liga on April 5th, before taking on Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal on April 2nd.
With Lewandowski in top form, Barcelona fans have every reason to be optimistic about their team’s chances of winning the La Liga title. The Polish ace’s dedication to his craft and unwavering desire for success have made him one of the most feared strikers in the world.
Statistics:
* Robert Lewandowski has scored 25 goals in 29 La Liga matches this season.
* He has a three-goal lead over Kylian Mbappé in the La Liga scoring chart.
* FC Barcelona has 66 points from 29 matches, three points ahead of Real Madrid.
* Lewandowski has won the Pichichi award once in his career, in the 2013-2014 season.
Sources:
* Sport (Spanish daily)
* Mundo Deportivo (Spanish daily)
* DAZN (TV broadcast)
* FC Barcelona official website
