Lewandowski Equals Messi’s Champions League Scoring Record

Robert Lewandowski has equaled Lionel Messi’s record for scoring against the most different opponents in the UEFA Champions League, reaching 40 teams. The Polish striker achieved this milestone with a goal against FC Copenhagen on January 28, 2026.

A Historic Achievement

With his goal against Copenhagen, Lewandowski joined Messi at the top of the list, having scored against 40 different teams in the Champions League. This accomplishment highlights Lewandowski’s consistent performance and longevity in Europe’s premier club competition. Barcelona’s official website confirmed the achievement.

Lewandowski’s Champions League Journey

Lewandowski’s Champions League journey began on October 19, 2011, with Borussia Dortmund, scoring against Olympiacos. Since then, he has amassed 107 goals in the competition while playing for Dortmund, Bayern Munich (2014–2022), and FC Barcelona (since 2022). He was the top scorer in the 2019/20 season with 15 goals, also lifting the Champions League trophy with Bayern Munich.

Teams Scored Against

Lewandowski has scored against the following teams:

• Benfica (9 goals)
• Red Star Belgrade (7 goals)
• Red Bull Salzburg (6 goals)
• Real Madrid (6 goals)
• Dinamo Zagreb (5 goals)
• Ajax (5 goals)
• Olympiacos (5 goals)
• Barcelona (4 goals)
• Arsenal (4 goals)
• Viktoria Plzeň (3 goals)
• PSV (3 goals)
• AEK Athens (3 goals)
• Dynamo Kyiv (3 goals)
• Chelsea (3 goals)
• Marseille (3 goals)
• Tottenham Hotspur (2 goals)
• Young Boys (2 goals)
• Brest (2 goals)
• Anderlecht (2 goals)
• Zenit (2 goals)
• Lazio (2 goals)
• Beşiktaş (2 goals)
• Borussia Dortmund (2 goals)
• Inter (2 goals)
• Napoli (2 goals)
• Porto (2 goals)
• Atlético Madrid (2 goals)
• Shakhtar Donetsk (2 goals)
• Slavia Prague (1 goal)
• Olympique Lyonnais (1 goal)
• Antwerp (1 goal)
• Villarreal (1 goal)
• Rostov (1 goal)
• Juventus (1 goal)
• Málaga (1 goal)
• Roma (1 goal)
• Manchester City (1 goal)
• FC Copenhagen (1 goal)

Looking Ahead

Lewandowski has the opportunity to surpass Messi’s record in the upcoming round of 16 match against Newcastle United on March 10, 2026. Newcastle is one of the few teams Lewandowski has yet to score against in the Champions League. Marca reports that a goal against Newcastle would break the tie.

Champions League Standings

As of January 28, 2026, the top five players with the most different Champions League opponents scored against are:

• Lionel Messi – 40
• Robert Lewandowski – 40
• Cristiano Ronaldo – 38
• Karim Benzema – 35
• Raúl – 33