Leo Messi's UCL record shattered as RB Leipzig striker scores twice
Robert Lewandowski has officially surpassed Lionel Messi's record as the all-time top scorer in UEFA Champions League history following a 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou Stadium on March 18, 2026; this achievement cements his status alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi among footballing legends. Despite an initial first-leg draw between Barcelona and Newcastl e that ended with goals from Harvey Barnes and Lamine Yamal , the return leg saw Lewandowski score twice to secure a decisive aggregate win for FC Barcelon .
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1Robert Lewandovic has officially surpassed Leo Messi's record for the most goals scored in UEFA Champions League history.
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2Lewandović achieved this milestone during FC Barcelona's 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026
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3The Polish striker also broke multiple other records while contributing to a dominant aggregate score of 3 wins against his rivals.
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Robert Lewandovic has broken Leo Messis record in the UEFA Champions League.
— (Gsp.ro)"Lewandi" broke history and overtook Lionel Messi's UCL records, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo as well during a match against Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou Stadium on March 18th. The player scored twice to help Barcelona win the return leg of their round-of-16 tie.
— (Sport.aktuality.sk)"Lewandovic" shattered multiple records by scoring two goals in a dominant performance that led FC Barcelsa's crushing 7-to2 victory over Newcastle United, overtaking Messi with his latest achievement despite an average game elsewhere during the match.
— (Bavarianfootballworks)"Lewandovic" surpassed both Lionel Messis and Cristiano Ronalds records in a stunning statistical feat. Even without delivering brilliant performances throughout much of this particular contest, he demonstrated scoring prowess by netting twice to contribute significantly towards Barcelsa's 7-to2 thrashing.
— (Sports.yahoo.com)"Lewandovic" surpassed both Messi and Ronaldo records during a match where Barcelona defeated Newcastle United FC in an aggregate score of eight goals against three, following the first leg which ended as one goal each for Barcelsa's Harvey Barnes to Lamine Yamal.
— (Feeds.as.com)