After reclaiming the top spot in LaLiga, FC Barcelona returns to European action to face Benfica in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. This is a rematch from earlier this season, and Benfica is the team against which Robert Lewandowski has scored the most goals.

Lewandowski's Scoring Record vs Benfica

We can say that the Polish striker has never lost to the Portuguese giant, with six victories and one draw, maintaining an unbeaten record.

In terms of goals, Benfica is the club Lewandowski has scored the most against, with nine goals in his career. He netted seven while playing for Bayern Munich, and in their most recent encounter (as a Barcelona player), he scored a brace.

Robert Lewandowski has scored two doubles and one hat-trick against Barcelona’s next opponent, a stat that favors the Catalan club as they aim to keep their hopes alive in the continental competition.

Raphinha Knows What It’s Like to Score Against Benfica

Raphinha played in Portugal with Vitória SC (2015–2018) and Sporting CP (2018–2019). Before the seventh matchday, Raphinha had faced the Portuguese club 12 times, with only one win, one draw, and ten losses. His only goal came in Sporting’s 3-1 defeat to Benfica in the 2017 Portuguese Super Cup final.

The Series Against Benfica

Benfica and Barcelona meet again in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, just a few months after their last encounter this season.

In matchday 7, the Spanish side secured a dramatic 4-5 victory in Lisbon, a win that earned them second place in the group stage and direct qualification to the knockout rounds.

Meanwhile, Benfica, who finished 16th in the group stage, six points behind Barça, overcame Monaco in the playoff round (1-0 away, 3-3 at home), securing their place in the Round of 16 for the third time in the last four years.