Robert Lewandowski matches remarkable Lionel Messi feat after scoring crucial goal for Barcelona in comeback win over Atletico Madrid

Lewandowski sparked the Barcelona comeback against La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday, scoring a superb volley on the turn to bring the score back to 2-1. His team-mates did the rest as the La Liga leaders went on to win 4-2, and now the Polish striker can enjoy the milestone he reached in Spain's capital.

The 36-year-old's 72nd-minute strike moved him to 35 goals in all competitions this term and he becomes the first player to reach that tally for Barcelona since Messi in 2020-21. The Argentine icon, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS, went on to record 38 goals in what would turn out to be his final season at Barca.

Thirteen of Lewandowski's 22 goals in La Liga this season have come away from home. No other player in the division has more than 10.

The veteran forward will have no time to rest as he heads straight off to join up with the Poland squad during the international break. He will face Lithuania and Malta before jetting back to Spain for the title run-in with Barca, who are top ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference with a game in hand.