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Robert Lewandowski

Striker who scored late for Barcelona against Osasuna and scored in their Mallorca win; departing Barcelona ahead of 2026-27 season.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski is leaving Barcelona at end of his contract

    Source

    Gordon, part of England's World Cup squad, bolsters a Barcelona attack losing Polish veteran striker Robert Lewandowski at the end of his contract, and possibly Marcus Rashford after his loan spell from Manchester United.

    Barcelona sign Gordon from Newcastle
  3. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona in his final match for the club

    Source

    Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored for champions Barcelona in his final match for the club, but goals from Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja and Guido Rodriguez snatched a 3-1 victory for Valencia.

    Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
  4. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski is out of contract in the summer

    Source

    This might also be striker Robert Lewandowski's final home match for Barcelona, with the Polish veteran out of contract in the summer.

    Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend
  5. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski headed home after 81 minutes to break the deadlock

    Source

    Lewandowski headed home after 81 minutes to break the deadlock, with Torres slotting in a second with four minutes to go.

    Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna
  6. April 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski holds the single season goal record of 41 goals

    Source

    With 30 goals in 24 games, he looked on course for Robert Lewandowski's single season record of 41 goals.

    Team first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
  8. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski is Barcelona forward

    Source

    Poland's leading goalscorer Robert Lewandowski cut an frustrated figure on his 165th cap, and the Barcelona forward blazed over early in the second period when he might have been better flighting a cross in the box.

    Gyokeres sends Sweden to World Cup with dramatic winner against Poland
  9. March 2026
  10. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski scored late tap-in to round off Barca's win

    Source

    Robert Lewandowski rounded off Barca's triumph with a late tap-in as they extend their lead on Real Madrid, who host Getafe on Monday, and third-place Villarreal who now trail the champions by 13 points.

    First Yamal hat trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski is out of form in 2026

    Source

    Both central strikers, Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, are out of form in 2026.

    Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
  13. The Namibian

    Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona against Mallorca

    Source

    Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored as Barcelona eased to a comfortable 3-0 win over Mallorca on Saturday to move four points clear at the top of La Liga.

    Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead

Friday 29 May

  1. Barcelona signs Gordon from Newcastle for €80 million

    Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old left winger, from Newcastle United on a five-year deal until June 2031 for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros. Gordon, who netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season and was the club's top scorer, joins Barcelona as they seek to replace departing striker Robert Lewandowski and bolster their attack.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 24 May

  1. Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao in final La Liga match

    Real Madrid ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao. Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight despite Mallorca's 3-0 victory over already-relegated Real Oviedo.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 15 May

  1. La Liga weekend preview: Griezmann farewell, relegation battle

    With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.

    15 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 10 May

  1. Barcelona wins La Liga title with Clasico victory over Madrid

    Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday, clinching La Liga in consecutive years and moving 14 points clear of second-place Madrid with three matches remaining.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 2 May

  1. Barcelona defeats Osasuna, moves toward La Liga title

    Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late goals to give Barcelona a 2-1 win at Osasuna, moving them 14 points clear of Real Madrid. Barcelona will be crowned champions if Real Madrid drop points against Espanyol on Sunday.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 27 April

  1. Kane's team-first approach driving Bayern toward Champions League final

    Harry Kane has been instrumental in Bayern Munich's pursuit of the Champions League title, combining back-to-back Bundesliga wins with crucial goals in knockout stages, including strikes against Real Madrid. Kane, who has 53 goals in 45 games this season, faces holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final with the first leg in Paris on Tuesday, with the final in Budapest in May.

    27 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

Monday 19 January

  1. Real Sociedad end Barcelona's twelve-game winning streak in La Liga

    Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Catalan side's 12-match unbeaten run and narrowing their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a single point. Barcelona had multiple disallowed goals and hit the woodwork four times but could not overcome goalkeeper Alex Remiro's crucial saves.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian

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