- ABC News
- November 26, 2024
Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. Lewandowski's early penalty kick started Barcelona off to a 3-0 win over previously unbeaten Brest to move into second place in the new single-league format. The Poland striker added goal No. 101 in second-half stoppage time. Ronaldo leads the all-time scoring list with 140 goals, and Messi is next with 129. But neither Ronaldo nor Messi play in the Champions League anymore following moves to the Saudi Pro League and the MLS, respectively. "I am very happy, it's a lovely number to bring up. Years ago I did not think I could score more than 100 goals in the Champions League. To join Messi and Ronaldo ... I guess they are good, right?" Lewandowski told Movistar. "For me the most important thing is that we try to win every game, if I can score, then that's the perfect solution," he...