Robert Lewandowski Makes Champions League History with Barcelona's Victory

In a remarkable display, Robert Lewandowski led Barcelona to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle, securing a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Polish striker not only scored twice but also set a record for the most teams scored against in the tournament's history. At 37 years old, he became the oldest player to score in the knockout stage, surpassing a previous record. This match highlights Lewandowski's enduring talent and impact on the game.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 19, 2026, 21:08 IST

Barcelona's Dominant Performance

On March 18, Robert Lewandowski etched his name in the history books as Barcelona triumphed over Newcastle with a stunning 7-2 scoreline at the Nou Camp during the second leg of their Round of 16 clash in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This victory propelled Barcelona into the quarter-finals, where they will face Atletico Madrid. The 37-year-old football icon netted two goals in quick succession during the 56th and 61st minutes, contributing to an aggregate score of 8-3, despite the first leg ending in a 1-1 stalemate. Although Newcastle fought valiantly, leveling the score at 1-1 and 2-2 in the first half, Lewandowski's timely goals sealed the match for the Catalans, marking his fifth and sixth goals of the evening.

Lewandowski's Record-Breaking Achievement

Historic Milestone for Lewandowski

With this match, Lewandowski became the 41st player to score against in the Champions League, setting a new record for the most different teams scored against in the tournament's history. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record held by Lionel Messi, who scored against 40 teams. Lewandowski's tally now stands at 109 goals in the Champions League, placing him third on the all-time scoring list, behind Messi (129) and Cristiano Ronaldo (140). Notably, he has scored nine goals against Benfica, which is tied for the second-most goals scored against a single opponent in the competition.

Players To Score Against Different Teams In UCL History

Player	Teams Scored Against
Robert Lewandowski	41
Lionel Messi	40
Cristiano Ronaldo	38
Karim Benzema	34
Raul	33

Lewandowski's Age Milestone

Additionally, Lewandowski made history as the oldest player to score in the knockout stage of the Champions League at 37 years, 6 months, and 25 days. He surpassed the previous record held by Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi, who was 37 years, 2 months, and 26 days old when he scored in last year's semi-final against Barcelona.