Barcelona forward under pressure as Real Madrid stalwart closes in on Pichichi honour | OneFootball

The race for the Pichichi Trophy in the 2024-2025 La Liga season is shaping up to be a captivating battle, with Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski emerging as the clear front-runner.

The Polish striker is locked in a thrilling contest with Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, but all signs point towards Lewandowski reclaiming the prestigious award he previously secured in the 2022-2023 campaign.

Lewandowski leading the race

Lewandowski currently leads the scoring charts with an impressive 23 goals as of matchday 28. His form has been nothing short of spectacular, having found the net in seven of the last eight league fixtures.

The Barcelona forward has shown remarkable consistency and determination, making him the firm favourite to secure the Pichichi Trophy once again.

His presence at the top of the leaderboard not only reflects his individual brilliance but also highlights the attacking strength of this Barcelona side.

Fighting Kylian Mbappe

On the other hand, Kylian Mbappe remains in hot pursuit with 22 goals, trailing Lewandowski by a single strike.

Mbappe scored a brace against Leganes. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Despite his recent resurgence with consecutive braces, the Frenchman’s efforts seem to be playing catch-up rather than posing a genuine threat to Lewandowski’s dominance.

While Mbappe’s past success in Ligue 1 is undeniable, proving himself in La Liga is a different challenge altogether—especially when faced with a proven goal machine like Lewandowski.

Barcelona have multiple representatives

Barcelona’s advantage doesn’t end with Lewandowski’s exploits. Raphinha has also made his mark this season, contributing 13 goals to further solidify the Blaugrana’s attacking prowess.

His performances have added another dimension to Barcelona’s forward line, ensuring the team remains a constant offensive threat.

Meanwhile, Ante Budimir of Osasuna finds himself third in the scoring charts with 15 goals, but his impact hardly matches the influence Lewandowski has brought to Barcelona.

Ultimately, Lewandowski’s commanding presence at the top of the scoring charts speaks volumes about Barcelona’s superiority in the final third.

His ability to deliver consistently under pressure is proving instrumental to Barcelona’s success, making him the clear favourite for the Pichichi Trophy this season.