Hansi Flick Praises Robert Lewandowski After Milestone 100th Champions League Goal

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has hailed Robert Lewandowski as “unbelievable” following the striker's remarkable achievement of scoring his 100th goal in the UEFA Champions League. The milestone was reached during Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Brest, where Lewandowski netted an early penalty and later added a second goal to secure the win. This performance not only highlighted Lewandowski's exceptional skill but also helped Barcelona momentarily climb to second place in their group standings.

Lewandowski, who is now the third player in history to reach the century mark in Champions League goals—behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi—expressed his joy at achieving this feat. Flick reflected on his time coaching Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, stating, “He’s in third place now with the most goals, and it’s unbelievable.” He emphasized the importance of Lewandowski's contributions, noting that the striker continues to break records and score vital goals for the team.

With his 101 Champions League goals coming in just 125 appearances, Lewandowski's scoring efficiency is remarkable. He has previously won the tournament with Bayern Munich in 2020 and was a runner-up with Borussia Dortmund in 2013. This season, under Flick's guidance, Lewandowski has been in fine form, registering 22 goals across all competitions, demonstrating both his talent and enduring quality as a top striker. Flick also commended the overall team performance, acknowledging their strong response following a couple of disappointing results in La Liga.