Lewandowski matches Messi record during rampant Barcelona win

Barcelona delivered a dominant second-half performance to dismantle Sevilla, securing a crucial victory that keeps them firmly in the LaLiga title race.

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The 4-1 triumph not only proved Barcelona’s title credentials but also saw Robert Lewandowski etch his name alongside Lionel Messi in the club’s record books.

The match began in electrifying fashion, with both teams finding the net inside the opening 10 minutes.

However, after the frantic start, the first half settled into a more cautious rhythm, offering little in terms of goalmouth action.

Everything changed after the break. Hansi Flick’s men turned on the style in the second 45 minutes, completely overwhelming Sevilla with a flurry of attacking moves.

Goals from Eric Garcia, Raphinha, and Fermin Lopez helped Barcelona assert their dominance, while Lewandowski opened the scoring with his 19th goal of the season.

The result moves Barcelona to within two points of first-placed Real Madrid and just one behind Atletico Madrid, intensifying the LaLiga title race.

With his strike against Sevilla, Lewandowski became the first player to score 19 or more goals in his first 22 LaLiga games of a season since Lionel Messi achieved the same feat in the 2019/20 campaign.

Both players accomplished this remarkable record while wearing the famous Blaugrana colours, and while Messi could not fire Barcelona to a LaLiga triumph that season, Lewandowski will be hoping he can do so this year.

The Polish forward has now equalled his total goal tally from last season in LaLiga—19 goals—but in 13 fewer games.

Given his current scoring form, he is well on track to surpass his best-ever LaLiga season, where he netted 23 goals and claimed the prestigious Pichichi Trophy.