Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0, successfully overtaking Real Madrid to reclaim the top spot in La Liga!
Barcelona secures a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano!
The biggest hero of the match was veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, who scored the only goal of the game.
This season, he has already netted 20 goals in 23 league appearances.
In the 28th minute, Barcelona was awarded a penalty. As the team’s designated penalty taker, Lewandowski stepped up with confidence.
Lewandowski scores from the penalty spot!
With minimal run-up, he struck the ball after a brief pause, deceiving the goalkeeper and calmly converting the spot-kick to give Barça a 1-0 lead.
This goal marked Lewandowski’s 20th in La Liga this season.
Lewandowski scores his 20th league goal of the season!
At 36 years and 180 days old, he set a record that had stood for 51 years—becoming the oldest player since Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskás in 1964 to score 20+ goals in a single La Liga season.
Lewandowski’s scoring efficiency has been nothing short of remarkable!
In 23 league appearances this season, including 22 starts, he has netted 20 goals—averaging nearly a goal per game, embodying the “1-0 factor.”
Lewandowski shows no signs of aging!
Furthermore, Lewandowski is showing no signs of slowing down.
Last season, he scored 19 league goals throughout the entire campaign, whereas this season, after just 24 rounds, he has already surpassed that tally with 20 goals.
At this rate, he is well on track to reach 30+ league goals this season.
Barcelona is now top of La Liga!
Thanks to Lewandowski’s crucial penalty, Barcelona secured three vital points with a 1-0 victory.
Over the past 14 seasons, Lewandowski has recorded 20+ league goals in 12 of them, just one short of the record held by Messi and Ronaldo.
In the latest La Liga top scorers’ chart, Lewandowski now leads second-placed Kylian Mbappé by three goals.
Barcelona is expected to renew their contract with Lewandowski!
According to reports from Spanish media, Barcelona is set to extend Lewandowski’s contract for another year.
Next season, the “ageless warrior” will continue to lead the charge for the Blaugrana.
The goal machine!
Since joining Barcelona in July 2022, Lewandowski has made 129 appearances, scoring 91 goals and providing 20 assists.
