Robert Lewandowski shatters multiple records as FC Barcelona crush Newcastle

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on March 18, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski earned himself two goals as FC Barcelona crushed Newcastle 7-2, the worst ever defeat by any English team in Europe (tied with Tottenham’s loss to FC Bayern in 2019). The Polish hitman has now broken not just one, but two major Champions League records.

Per Squawka , he became the oldest player to score a brace in a UEFA Champions League game, at 37 years and 209 days old, overtaking Filippo Inzaghi. He also became the oldest player to score in a Champions League knockout game. Lewy is also the first footballer in history to score against 41 different Champions League teams, overtaking Leo Messi who scored against 40 teams.

This is illustrated by this graphic posted by user u/FxKaKaLis on r/soccer: Robert Lewandowski is definitely one of the greatest strikers world football. Though age seems to be catching up to him, he still performs when called upon, helping Hansi Flick and Barca get past a Newcastle team who definitely put up a fight, at least for most of the tie. At his age, this season in Europe could be his last.

Rumors have him linked with a move to MLS, or perhaps Saudi Arabia. Lewandowski, however, remains steadfast in his determination to prove father time wrong, and keep on performing as long as humanly possible. Join our March Madness conversation!