20-goal Barcelona forward chasing a milestone only Messi & Ronaldo have | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi defined the last decade and a half with their swashbuckling performances, establishing themselves as among the best in the process.

Messi and Ronaldo’s plaudits are backed by numbers as well, as they are the only two players to have scored at least 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League.

Ronaldo tops the list with a staggering 140 goals while Messi follows behind closely with 129 goals. However, on Tuesday, there could be a new entrant in this prestigious deal.

Lewandowski seeking 100th UCL goal

We are talking about Robert Lewandowski. The Barcelona frontman is the third-highest goalscorer in the Champions League’s history with 99 goals and is just a goal away from hitting the magical three-figure mark.

Lewandowski can achieve this milestone tomorrow when Barcelona take on Brest, a game where coach Hansi Flick will not settle for anything less than three points following a frustrating outing against Celta Vigo.

Can Lewandowski score his 100th UCL goal against Brest tomorrow? (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Even at the age of 36, Lewandowski has bagged 20 goals in all competitions this season, establishing himself as one of the best-performing strikers in Europe’s top five leagues.

The Pole’s brilliant performances have even convinced Barcelona to inform the player of their desire to extend his contract until 2026.

The Catalans are not ruling out a prolonged stay for Lewandowski either, knowing the Pole’s consistent performances could help them gain some valuable time before they enter the market for a new striker.

Nevertheless, tomorrow could be a big day for the former Bayern Munich frontman, whose 100th goal in the UCL will help him etch his name as one of the best strikers of this generation.