Robert Lewandowski targets Celta Vigo goal spree as Barcelona nears 29th La Liga title

Robert Lewandowski faces Celta Vigo this Wednesday with 8 goals in his last 5 games against them. Can the Pole lead Barcelona to their 29th La Liga title?

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 9:22 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Focused on the Finish Line

Robert Lewandowski has effectively sidelined all discussions regarding his contract and long-term future to focus on the final six matches of the 2025–2026 domestic campaign. In recent statements cited by Spanish media, the veteran striker emphasized that his sole priority is securing Barcelona’s 29th league championship. With the club holding a commanding lead at the top of the table, Lewandowski’s leadership and clinical finishing are viewed by the technical staff as the primary assets needed to mathematically clinch the title in the coming weeks.

Celta Vigo’s Historical Nemesis

Statistics ahead of the Wednesday night kickoff at 9:30 PM Cairo time reveal that Celta Vigo is one of Lewandowski’s most "favorable" opponents in Spanish football. The forward has found the back of the net eight times in just five league encounters against the Sky Blues, establishing a pattern of multi-goal performances. His last visit to the Balaídos Stadium during the twelfth round of the current season was particularly prolific, as he secured a hat-trick in a 4-2 victory that consolidated Barcelona’s early-season momentum.

Climbing the Scoring Leaderboard

While Lewandowski currently sits sixth in the race for the top scorer award with 12 goals, the final stretch of the season offers an opportunity to close the gap on league leader Kylian Mbappé, who has netted 23 times. Within his own squad, Lewandowski is trailing the productive young winger Lamine Yamal and the versatile Ferran Torres, who have scored 15 and 14 goals respectively. Despite being behind his teammates in total volume this season, his clinical history against Celta Vigo suggests he remains the most dangerous aerial and positional threat for the upcoming fixture.