A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona on Tuesday night secured for himself a place in an exclusive Champions League club.
As much comes owing to his endeavours in Barcelona’s latest outing.
Hansi Flick’s troops are of course currently locked in action, on the continent.
After falling to an opening day defeat at the hands of AS Monaco, the Blaugrana have welcomed Swiss heavyweights Young Boys to Catalunya’s capital, eyeing a first win of the Champions League campaign.
And, as things stand, this is precisely what Barca find themselves headed towards.
As much comes owing to a first-half romp, which saw all of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Iñigo Martínez find the net without reply.
And, as alluded to above, in the process, one member of Flick’s ranks secured for himself a piece of history.
As per statisticians Opta:
‘Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski has become just the second player in UEFA Champions League history to score 50+ goals after turning 30 years of age (50th such goal tonight), following Cristiano Ronaldo (68).’
*Update* – Lewandowski has since bagged his 2nd of the night.
Conor Laird – GSFN
