Barcelona forward’s impressive record against Alaves offers fresh hope for the club | OneFootball

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski is determined to reclaim his starting position in La Liga after being limited to just 30 minutes of play during the previous match against Valencia.

Despite the reduced game time, the Polish striker made a significant impact by scoring Barcelona’s sixth goal just six minutes after entering the pitch.

Now, as Barcelona prepare to face Alaves this afternoon, Lewandowski’s involvement remains uncertain. Manager Hansi Flick might consider resting the 36-year-old forward ahead of Thursday’s crucial Copa del Rey quarter-final match against Valencia.

However, Alaves will certainly be wary of Lewandowski’s threat. The prolific striker has netted six goals against them in just three previous encounters.

Lewandowski’s record

Lewandowski’s current season tally stands at 29 goals, just four shy of his record of 33 goals during the 2022-23 season with Barcelona.

His consistent scoring record makes him one of the most formidable forwards in European football.

Lewandowski has scored six goals in three matches against Alaves. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Interestingly, there is no other opponent in both La Liga and the Bundesliga against whom he has a higher average of goals per match than Alaves.

Only against Elche does he hold a similar record, having scored four goals in two matches, averaging two goals per game.

Goals vs Alaves

Last season, Lewandowski played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s comeback victory over Alaves at Montjuic, scoring a powerful header and converting a penalty to secure a 2-1 win.

He was equally influential in their 3-1 win, where he opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Notably, he achieved his third hat-trick as a Barcelona player in that match. Overall, he has scored six goals in just three matches against Alaves.

As Barcelona continue their push for domestic and European success, Lewandowski’s form and fitness will be critical. His determination to regain his starting role and extend his impressive goal-scoring record underscores his importance to the team.