Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski demanded better from his teammates after last night's stunning 5-4 Champions League win at Benfica.

Barcelona sold off club assets in the summer of 2022 to get some much needed cash to sign striker Robert Lewandowski, Brazilian forward Raphinha and versatile defender Jules Koundé.

Robert Lewandowski has the best penalty conversion rate in Champions League history among all players to take more than six spot-kicks (excluding shootouts). 𝐿𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑠𝑘𝑖 94.7% (18/19) Harry Kane 90.

After scoring a brace from the penalty spot against Benfica, FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski achieved milestones previously set by Cristiano Ronaldo and the iconic MSN trio in the Champions League.

Barcelona came back from two goals down with 15 minutes to go to defeat Benfica 5-4 and secure their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Barcelona are still in this match, and with not too long to go against Benfica, they have brought it back to 4-3 in the Champions League classic.It was a dreadful start for Barcelona, as Spanish

Robert Lewandowski equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League record after starring in Barcelona's win over Benfica.

Robert Lewandowski scored his 19th UCL goal from the penalty spot, tying Cristiano Ronaldo's record, while going past Lionel Messi (18). The Polish striker now has 27 goals in 29 games in all competitions this season, surpassing his goal tally from last season (26 goals in 49 games)

Zetbet Barcelona and Valencia will lock horns with each other in La Liga this weekend. The match between Hansi Flick’s side and Carlos Corberan’s team will be held at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Sunday.

Barcelona's risky strategy of selling future assets has paid off with major players like Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha improving the team's performance. Raphinha, once sidelined, is now a key scorer and leader under coach Hansi Flick.

Sitting fifth in the table, City can overtake Chelsea with a victory at the Etihad on 25 January. While the Catalan giants have just one victory in their last eight league matches, leaving them seven points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.