Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:05 p.m. / Updated Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:05 p.m.
Barcelona qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League in great style after thrashing Newcastle 7-2 at the 'Spotify Camp Nou'.
The evening turned out to be a special one for Robert Lewandowskiwho scored twice, surpassing the Lionel Messi and becoming the player to score against the most different teams in the competition's history.
Robert Lewandowski has scored against 41 different opponents in the Champions League
The Catalans “sealed” their qualification with a decisive victory and an overall score of 8-3. After the tie, score 1-1, at St James' Park in the first leg, the return turned into a spectacular triumph.
Although they conceded two goals in the first half from Elangthe hosts reacted impressively. His goals Raphinha and half-mast they restored equality, before that Yamal to convert a penalty just before the break.
Robert Lewandowski (right) // Imago Images
In the second half, Barcelonathrough his two goals Lewandowskibut also through his Fermin and Raphinhaset the final score at 7-2.
The Polish forward's two goals in the second half not only secured victory, but also broke a record. After goals in the 56th and 61st minutes, the 37-year-old has scored against 41 different opponents in Champions Leaguesurpassing the previous record of 40, held by MESSaccording to sportal.gr.
In the quarter-finals, Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid. The second leg will be played on the field of Diego Simeone's team.
