Robert Lewandowski is making a compelling case for the Pichichi trophy this season, taking the lead with another stellar performance for Barcelona. The experienced Polish striker was in top form over the weekend, netting all three goals in Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Deportivo Alavés. This brings his total to an impressive 10 goals in just nine La Liga matches this season.
Lewandowski’s scoring consistency sets him apart in the Pichichi race, especially as his closest competitors struggle. Villarreal’s Ayoze Pérez is in second place with only six goals, trailing Lewandowski by four. This gap underscores Lewandowski’s dominance early in the season.
Real Madrid, a club known for producing Pichichi contenders, is finding it challenging to keep their players in contention. Kylian Mbappé, one of their significant summer signings, has scored just five goals this season. Despite the excitement surrounding his arrival, he couldn’t add to his tally in Real Madrid’s recent 2-0 victory over Villarreal, leaving him five goals behind Lewandowski—a gap that could prove hard to close if his performance doesn’t improve.
Barcelona winger Raphinha also has five goals and has been crucial to the team’s attack, but he remains far behind Lewandowski. Similarly, Real Betis’ new signing, Giovani Lo Celso, has five goals but hasn’t reached the level needed to challenge the Polish forward.
Further down the list, several players are tied with four goals, including Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr, and Celta Vigo veteran Iago Aspas. While they have displayed moments of brilliance, none have matched Lewandowski’s relentless scoring pace.
Lewandowski’s form not only positions him as the frontrunner for the Pichichi trophy but also highlights his world-class talent, even in the later stages of his career. His performances are crucial for Barcelona’s La Liga title ambitions, and if he maintains this form, it will be challenging for anyone to catch him in the scoring race.
With a long season ahead, the Pichichi competition is still open, but Lewandowski currently holds a strong lead. The onus is now on his challengers, particularly Mbappé and Vinícius Jr, to narrow the gap and reignite the fight for Spain’s top scorer title.
