Robert Lewandowski's move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich is undoubtedly the most talked-about transfer in the ongoing summer window.
The Poland international - the incumbent holder of The Best FIFA Men's Player gong - has exited the Bavarian giants after eight years in a €50 million (£42m/$50m) move to Camp Nou.
With the 33-year-old's switch to La Liga, the Spanish top-flight now boasts two of the best strikers in the world, with Lewandowski set to cross paths with Real Madrid frontman Karim Benzema.
@FCBarcelonaIt adds another thrilling dimension to El Clasico, the two clubs' regular fixture throughout the campaign, with more than just bragging rights usually on the line for the two heavyweight clubs.
The contest has rarely served up anything but thrills and the pair are surely set to add a burst of extra spice and flavour to their encounters this season.
But with a pair of lengthy careers in club football across multiple teams and competitions, the duo have racked up their fair share of records and success.
Getty ImagesSo which striker between Lewandowski and Benzema performed better in club football? GOAL finds out.
How has Robert Lewandowski performed in his club career?
Lewandowski at Bayern Munich
Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
Bundesliga | 253 | 238 | 45 |
UEFA Champions League | 78 | 69 | 18 |
DFB Pokal | 33 | 29 | 7 |
DFL Super Cup | 8 | 6 | 0 |
UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 |
FIFA Club World Cup | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Total | 375 | 344 | 72 |
Lewandowski at Dortmund
Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
Bundesliga | 131 | 74 | 30 |
UEFA Champions League | 28 | 17 | 7 |
DFB Pokal | 17 | 10 | 4 |
DFL Super Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Europa League | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 187 | 103 | 42 |
Lewandowski at Lech Poznan
Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
PKO Ekstraklasa | 58 | 32 | 15 |
Europa League/UEFA Cup | 16 | 6 | 3 |
Fortuna Polish Cup | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Superpuchar Polski | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 82 | 41 | 20 |
How has Karim Benzema performed in his club career?
Benzema at Real Madrid
Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
LaLiga | 414 | 219 | 116 |
UEFA Champions League | 123 | 74 | 26 |
Copa del Rey | 44 | 21 | 11 |
FIFA Club World Cup | 8 | 3 | 2 |
UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Supercop de Espana | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Total | 604 | 323 | 159 |
Benzema at Lyon
Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
Ligue 1 | 112 | 43 | 23 |
UEFA Champions League | 19 | 12 | 3 |
Coupe de France | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Coupe de la Ligue | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Trophee des Champions | 3 | 1 | 9 |
Trophy | 148 | 66 | 27 |
How many trophies have Lewandowski and Benzema won?
Player | Trophies | Total |
|---|---|---|
Robert Lewandowski | Ekstraklasa (1), Polish Cup (1), Polish Super Cup (1), Bundesliga (10), DFB pokal (4), DFL Super Cup (6), Champions League (1), Club World Cup (1), Club World Cup (1). | 26 |
Karim Benzema | Ligue 1 (4), Coupe de France (1), Trophee des Champions (2), LaLiga (4), Copa del rey (2), Supercopa de Espana (4), Champions League (5), UEFA Super Cup (3), Club World Cup (4) | 29 |




