Better than Messi rn He was never going to fail - Fans hail Robert Lewandowski as a proper number 9 after stunning UEFA Champions League hat-trick for Barcelona × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Champions League 2022-23 News

Better than Messi rn He was never going to fail - Fans hail Robert Lewandowski as a proper number 9 after stunning UEFA Champions League hat-trick for Barcelona

By Akshay Tahiliani Modified 08 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Twitter reacts after Barca brush aside Viktoria Plzen through Lewandowski's brilliant display Robert Lewandowski was on fire as Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 5-1 victory at home in their Champions League opener against Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday, August 7. He bagged a hat-trick on the night and moved ahead of Karim Benzema (86) on the list of UCL top scorers. As things stand, Lewandowski (89) is only behind Cristiano Ronaldo (140) and Lionel Messi (125) in the scoring charts. It has taken the Pole almost no time to settle in Barcelona colors following his €45 million move in the summer. He has scored eight goals in five matches across competitions and has made Xavi Hernandez's side a force to be reckoned with. The former Bayern Munich forward's technical prowess and decision-making in the final-third have helped Barcelona improve as a collective unit. Lewandowski's sixth hat-trick in the Champions League consisted of a right-footed finish from the edge of the box and a well-timed header from the back post. His third was a low drilled finish from outside the box. The other two scorers for Barcelona on the night were Franck Kessie, whose header started the romp on the night, and Ferran Torres, who scored his team's fifth. Having seen the Polish international wreak havoc on Plzen, football fans could not help but hail Lewandowski for his immense abilities. This is how some of them reacted on Twitter. Futbolero Desenfadado@FutbolPassion_@TwitterSports @lewy_official Better than Messi rn4@TwitterSports @lewy_official Better than Messi rn ganesh@breathMessi21Lewandowski did the best thing to his career by upgrading to Barca and showing he ain't a farmer who can just stat pads in that farmers league53331Lewandowski did the best thing to his career by upgrading to Barca and showing he ain't a farmer who can just stat pads in that farmers league Rk@RkFutbolLewandowski is blessed, this team fits him perfectly and he's fed with great chances. Fast wingers who are very good chance creators aswell. He was never going to fail.21818Lewandowski is blessed, this team fits him perfectly and he's fed with great chances. Fast wingers who are very good chance creators aswell. He was never going to fail. Madrid Fan@cristiano_peakLewandowski is the best striker in the world & yes I’m a Real Madrid fan.1797111Lewandowski is the best striker in the world & yes I’m a Real Madrid fan. Andy Mitten@AndyMittenLewandowski is so good. Took one game to settle at Barça then scored (6 so far) in all four games since. A proper number 9, yet a real team player. Sets others up with flicks and back heels, sets himself up. Smiles like he's just found a fifty all the time.69934Lewandowski is so good. Took one game to settle at Barça then scored (6 so far) in all four games since. A proper number 9, yet a real team player. Sets others up with flicks and back heels, sets himself up. Smiles like he's just found a fifty all the time. Squawka@SquawkaThe last five #UCL hat-tricks:

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It's their competition, everyone else is just playing in it.727148The last five #UCL hat-tricks: Robert Lewandowski Robert Lewandowski Karim Benzema Karim Benzema Robert Lewandowski It's their competition, everyone else is just playing in it. https://t.co/UgmsxRyYUM #@don07689The respect I’ve gained for Lewandowski is crazy. I used to think this guy was a poacher riding off Boobiesliga but he’s the real deal. Playmaking, IQ, touch, finishing, strength, total package.94699The respect I’ve gained for Lewandowski is crazy. I used to think this guy was a poacher riding off Boobiesliga but he’s the real deal. Playmaking, IQ, touch, finishing, strength, total package. William Hill@WilliamHillRobert Lewandowski has now been directly involved in 108 goals in 107 Champions League appearances.

Bonkers. ?82194Robert Lewandowski has now been directly involved in 108 goals in 107 Champions League appearances.Bonkers. ? https://t.co/9qJgGfRV2O speedwagon@husovoThis is exactly why Dembele is the best winger int he world. Lewandowski will feast this season.314113910This is exactly why Dembele is the best winger int he world. Lewandowski will feast this season. https://t.co/LbgUdPnN2z

Barcelona manager Xavi suggets he is running out of praise for Lewandowski after Champions League hat-trick

The 34-year-old centre-forward became the first player in the history of the Champions League to score a hat-trick for three clubs. He has previously bagged the match ball with former sides Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. After the game, the Blaugrana boss too hailed the 'fantastic' Lewandowski. He said, via ESPN: "I am running out of praise for him," Xavi said after the game. "He's scored a hat trick, but it's not just that. It's how he plays and how he makes the team play, finding the third man, reading the space perfectly, pressing." He added: "I am delighted [with him]. He has been a fantastic signing. He gives us so many solutions in attack, he's a leader, a winner... [just] a fantastic, fantastic signing. I don't know if he is the best No.9 in the world, but he is the best No. 9 for us. " Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Diptanil Roy × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी