Robert Lewandowski still delivering while Barcelona eye a post-Lewy era

The 37-year-old netted 27 goals across 34 La Liga appearances in the 2024-25 season, leading both the club's scoring charts and ranking among the division's deadliest forwards.

His form has carried over seamlessly into 2025-26, where he's scored 4 goals in his 8 league outings so far, despite missing time due to injury, while maintaining a strong shots-on-target rate of around 50%, underscoring his clinical edge in the final third. These numbers affirm that Lewandowski remains a pivotal force up front, far from a mere nostalgic presence.

That said, with his contract expiring at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, Barcelona's gaze is firmly on the horizon.

Recent reports indicate the club has decided against extending his deal, with the expectation that he'll depart on a free transfer next summer. Names like Dusan Vlahovic, Harry Kane, and Julian Alvarez have surfaced as potential successors, signaling proactive succession planning amid financial and squad-building constraints.

Lewandowski, ever the professional, remains unfazed. In a recent interview, he stated: "First of all, I'm not in a hurry. And in the end, I think the most important thing is the feeling I have right now, now I'm focused on scoring goals and winning titles with the team."

His philosophy, prioritize performance, let the future sort itself, embodies the focus driving Barcelona's campaign.

In essence, Lewandowski's goals are fueling Barcelona's title push today, but the narrative of 2025-26 increasingly revolves around the club's bold pivot tomorrow.