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Robert Lewandowski

Also known as: Lewandowski

Former Bayern Munich striker whose single-season Bundesliga record of 41 goals is being chased by Harry Kane; also scored for Barcelona against Mallorca in La Liga.

Sport

Atletico Madrid eliminates Barcelona, advances to Champions League semis

The News

Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League quarterfinal tie, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2017. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, Atletico's 2-0 first-leg advantage and Lookman's goal held firm as Barcelona finished with 10 men after Eric Garcia's red card.

15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Atletico Madrid eliminates Barcelona, advances to Champions League semis

    Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League quarterfinal tie, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2017. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, Atletico's 2-0 first-leg advantage and Lookman's goal held firm as Barcelona finished with 10 men after Eric Garcia's red card.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Atletico Madrid beats ten-man Barcelona in Champions League quarter-final

    Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored to give Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi sent off before half-time. Barcelona must stage a comeback in the second leg next Tuesday in Madrid to advance to the semi-finals.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Sweden qualifies for 2026 World Cup with Poland playoff victory

    Viktor Gyokeres scored a dramatic late winner to send Sweden to the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Poland in their European playoff final. Sweden, which returns to the World Cup after eight years away, joins the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. Kane closes in on Bundesliga goals record with Bayern win

    Harry Kane scored in Bayern Munich's 4-0 home victory over Union Berlin, moving to 31 goals this season and within 10 of Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga record with seven games remaining. Serge Gnabry scored twice and Michael Olise also netted as Bayern extended their league lead to 12 points.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Barcelona's Yamal scores late penalty to draw with Newcastle

    Lamine Yamal's stoppage-time penalty rescues Barcelona from defeat, earning a 1-1 draw at Newcastle in a Champions League last 16 first leg. After Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead in the 86th minute, Yamal converted from the spot following a foul on Dani Olmo, leaving Barcelona with work to do in the return fixture on March 18.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 March

  1. Bayern Munich beats Gladbach 4-1 without injured Kane

    Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-1 on Friday without star striker Harry Kane, who was ruled out with a calf strain. The victory extended Bayern's lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 14 points with nine games remaining.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 1 March

  1. Barcelona thrash Villarreal as Yamal scores first career hat-trick

    Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat in La Liga this century at 18 years old. The victory extended Barcelona's lead at the top of the league to four points above Real Madrid.

    1 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 February

  1. Barcelona coach Flick faces scrutiny after recent defeats

    Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. Barcelona extends La Liga lead with comfortable Mallorca win

    Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal, to move four points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Bayern Munich chases record treble with Kane prolific

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed he receives a schnitzel — his favourite German dish — from a local restaurant for every goal he scores, fuelling his brilliant season as Bayern pursue a historic third treble with just one loss in 29 games and a 71-goal Bundesliga tally so far. Kane's 21 league goals put him on track to challenge Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga record of 41 goals set in 2020-21.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

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