Robert Lewandowski returned to the great shooting form. In the last four matches FC Barcelona scored a total of four goals, and his goal against Deportivo Alaves ensured 1: 0 victory. By the way, our attacker became the first player from the five leading European leagues, who reached the limit of 30 hits this season. Now he is facing a great chance to improve this achievements. On Thursday he will face an extremely convenient rival for him.
A great opportunity for Lewandowski. The numbers speak for themselves
FC Barcelona as part of the quarter -finals of the King's Cup will play away with Valencia. As “Mundo Deportivo” noted, this is Lewandowski's “favorite victim”. “He is a rival that a Pole has scored the most goals since he is in Barcelona,” he explained. Statistics actually look impressive. In total, Lewandowski went out against Valencia five times. Effect? Seven goals on your account.
The Pole only once failed to hit the net in the match with this opponent. It happened in December 2023 on Mestall. Barcelona drew in Laliga 1: 1 at the time, and Joao Felix scored the only goal for her. The rematch looked much better. In April 2024, Lewandowski completed a hat-trick and contributed to winning 4: 2.
In the current league season, FC Barcelona also played Valencia twice. She won 2: 1 on Mestalla, and Lewandowski scored both goals. In turn, we watched the loss on Montjuic relatively recently, on Sunday, January 26. The Catalans then defeated the guests as much as 7: 1, and Lewandowski, although he came only for the last half hour, also made one hit.
That's what Lewandowski called before the match against Valencia. “Great talisman”
“Mundo Deportivo” draws attention to one more dependence. If Robert Lewandowski is on the pitch, FC Barcelona does not lose with Valencia. – Blaugrana can use Robert Lewandowski as his great talisman for a Thursday match at Mestall. The 36-year-old Polish striker played against Valencia five times since he started playing in Barcelona and never lost. Of the five matches played against Valencia, “Lewy” won four and drew one – we read.
We will find out about whether Lewandowski will extend the fantastic series this Thursday, February 6. The Valencia – FC Barcelona match in the quarter -finals of the King's Cup will start at 21:30. We invite you to track live text relationship on Sport.pl and in the Sport.pl Live mobile application.