'I feel great!' - Robert Lewandowski insists he's as good as ever as veteran Barcelona striker restores lead over Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe in La Liga top-scorer race

The Polish forward delivered a second-half brace in Barcelona’s 4-1 victory over Girona, helping his side maintain their three-point cushion at the top of the league table. With Mbappe also netting twice against Leganes, the race for the Golden Boot is intensifying. The French forward has now accumulated 22 goals in the league and 33 across all competitions in his debut season in Spain. Meanwhile, Lewandowski has 25 league goals and a remarkable 38 overall, further cementing his influence in Barcelona's pursuit of silverware.

Following his impressive display, the 36-year-old forward addressed speculation regarding his longevity, insisting that his performance levels remain as high as ever. “A lot of people mention my age, but I feel fantastic physically,” Lewandowski stated in a post-match interview with DAZN. "Looking at the data, there's no difference between now and a few years ago. I know I'm working as hard as ever and I want to play at the highest level for a few more years."

While Lewandowski acknowledged his ongoing battle with Mbappe for the Pichichi Trophy, he emphasised that his primary concern is Barcelona’s success rather than personal achievements. "The most important thing is to do well with the team," he added. "For me, as a striker, the most important thing is confidence. If I'm in or near the box, I know that if the ball reaches me, the goal is in my mind. But the most important thing is what I contribute collectively to the team. I know that if I score two goals, I will have helped the team because the important thing is to win."

As the season progresses, Lewandowski has set his sights on reaching 100 goals for Barcelona, a milestone that would further solidify his legacy at the club. He is currently three short of that milestone and will push to achieve it as quickly as possible. "Reaching 100 goals for Barcelona is one of the goals for the season," he admitted. "It's a dream for me. We still have lots of games to play and we want to be in the Copa del Rey and Champions League finals, and win La Liga."

Barcelona will return to action on April 2, facing Atletico Madrid in a Copa del Rey semi-final. While Lewandowski is expected to play a key role, manager Hansi Flick might consider rotating his attacking options, given the team’s packed schedule.