Robert Lewandowski On The Verge Of Equaling Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o's La Liga Goal Record

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Robert Lewandowski is on the verge of equaling Lionel Messi, Samuel Eto'o, and Hernandez Xavi's record for most goals scored during the week.

The Poland International striker has now scored on five of the seven days of the week in La Liga, failing to find the net only on Mondays and Fridays.

However, only Samuel Eto'o (seven), Lionel Messi, and Xavi Hernández (six) have scored on more different days for the Spanish club side in the competition in the 21st century.

The former Bayern Munich frontman has been an integral part of Barcelona's squad this season, scoring 12 goals and dishing out 6 assists in 26 La Liga appearances.

Robert Lewandowski managed to regain his form after a forgettable first half of the season.

The Polish prolific striker might have extended his tally if Xavi had included him in the starting lineup against Mallorca but the manager decided to sub him on and later registered an assist for Lamine Yamal who bagged all three points for the Spanish powerhouse.

The former Borussia Dortmund player's recent league goal for Barcelona came in a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday, February 17.

Robert Lewandowski has reached 51 goals as a Barcelona player, hitting the milestone in fewer games than Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho required.

Only two players have been quicker to reach the feat for Barcelona. Samuel Eto’o and Luis Suarez, who were once iconic No.9s at Camp Nou, made the record in 68 appearances.

What's next for Robert Lewandowski?

Lewandowski, who savored La Liga title glory in his debut campaign with Barca, will be hoping that there are many more goals to come. He has, however, seen questions asked of his future amid talk of a move to Saudi Arabia or MLS being made.

In addition, the striker will be seen next in action when Barcelona battle Napoli in the UEFA Champions League round of 16-second leg clash on Tuesday, March 12.

Barcelona are currently second in La Liga, five points behind league leaders Real Madrid and also above Girona who have played fewer than the five-time European champions.