What Lewandowski needs to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League.

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski has etched his name into the annals of Champions League history. The Polish striker reached a significant milestone on Tuesday, November 26th, netting his 100th goal in the competition at the Montjuic Stadium. His penalty conversion against French side Brest not only secured the opening goal but also solidified his position as the third-highest scorer in the Champions League era.

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Lewandowski now joins a select group of players who have breached the century mark in Europe's premier club competition. Only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have surpassed the 100-goal threshold. While this achievement is undoubtedly impressive, it also highlights the immense task that lies ahead for Lewandowski if he is to catch the all-time greats.

Lewandowski Reaches Century of Champions League Goals

Messi and Ronaldo have set an incredibly high bar for goal-scoring in the Champions League, and Lewandowski will need to maintain his current form and consistency over several more seasons to have any chance of surpassing them. The Argentine and Portuguese legends have dominated the competition for over a decade, and their records are likely to stand as benchmarks for years to come.

Despite the challenge, Lewandowski's recent form suggests that he is more than capable of continuing his goal-scoring exploits. His ability to find the back of the net with such regularity has been a key factor in Barcelona's success in recent seasons.

As Lewandowski enters the latter stages of his career, the question on everyone's lips is whether he can close the gap on Messi and Ronaldo. Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the Polish striker has cemented his place among the all-time greats of the game.