Barcelona ace keeps Golden Boot hopes alive as race heats up – Top 10 standings | OneFootball

Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski continues to fuel the Golden Boot race with another decisive display, keeping his hopes alive for the prestigious award.

On a weekend without Premier League action, Barcelona’s talisman made his mark in Seville, netting his 19th goal of the La Liga season with a clinical striker’s finish. As highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, his efforts keep him at the top of La Liga’s scoring charts and firmly in the hunt for his third European Golden Boot.

Despite the absence of Premier League fixtures, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) still leads the race with 21 goals, but he now shares the summit with Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, who bagged a brace in a dominant win over Werder Bremen to match Salah’s tally.

Meanwhile, Mateo Retegui (Atalanta) made headlines with a four-goal haul against Hellas Verona, surging into third place with 20 goals to his name.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City) and Lewandowski both stand on 19 goals, keeping them well within striking distance. The battle for the Golden Boot is heating up, and with crucial fixtures ahead, every goal could prove decisive in the final standings.

Current Golden Boot Top 10 Standings:

1️⃣ Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 21 goals (x2) → 42 pointsThe Egyptian forward retains his lead in the Golden Boot race, though he was unable to add to his tally due to the Premier League break.

2️⃣ Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 21 goals (x2) → 42 pointsThe English striker continues his impressive Bundesliga season, netting twice in Bayern’s victory over Werder Bremen to reach 21 goals.

3️⃣ Mateo Retegui (Atalanta) – 20 goals (x2) → 40 pointsThe Italo-Argentine forward produced a sensational four-goal display in Atalanta’s 5-0 thrashing of Hellas Verona, catapulting himself into the Golden Boot podium.

4️⃣ Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 19 goals (x2) → 38 pointsThe Norwegian goal machine remains at 19 goals, with no league action over the weekend.

5️⃣ Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 19 goals (x2) → 38 pointsBarcelona’s Polish marksman struck again in Seville, solidifying his position as La Liga’s top scorer while keeping his Golden Boot ambitions alive.

6️⃣ Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – 17 goals (x2) → 34 pointsThe Swedish international sits on 17 Premier League goals, though the league’s pause meant no additions to his tally.

7️⃣ Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) – 17 goals (x2) → 34 pointsOne of the season’s surprise performers, the New Zealand striker remains level with Isak, awaiting the return of Premier League action.

8️⃣ Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP) – 22 goals (x1.5) → 33 pointsThe Swedish forward has hit a rough patch, missing out on scoring in Sporting’s 1-1 draw against Porto as he struggles with muscle issues.

9️⃣ Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) – 16 goals (x2) → 32 pointsThe French winger has become an unexpected goal threat in Ligue 1, notching a brace against Monaco to boost his total.

🔟 Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 16 goals (x2) → 32 pointsReal Madrid’s star man salvaged a crucial point for his team with a goal in the 1-1 Madrid derby draw against Atlético Madrid.

With the season approaching its climax, Lewandowski remains in the thick of the battle for the Golden Boot. The Polish forward has proven time and again that he thrives under pressure, and with crucial La Liga fixtures on the horizon, Barcelona fans will be eager to see him continue his charge toward individual glory. The race is far from over, and every goal from here on out could make all the difference.