“It’s easier to win the ballon d’Or in Barcelona than at Bayern” – Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski has been speaking to the press during the international break after linking up with his teammates in the Poland national team.

The striker has revealed his ambition to still win the ballon d’Or after falling short twice previously. He was the clear favourite in 2020 before France football made the decision cancel it due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The following year, he was then pipped to the prize by Lionel Messi, primarily due to the Argentine winning his first international trophy (the Copa America).

Lewandowski feels he can finally land the award and his expectations lie firmly on the fine form he has been in since making the move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

Indeed the 34-year-old has hit the ground running with the Spanish giants scoring eight goals in six league games and 11 goals overall.

Lewandowski also postulated that it would be easier for him to win the ballon d’Or at Barcelona than if he had remained in his previous club.

“I know that Barcelona are a team where the most players have won it [the ballon d’Or],” he said. “I think the path is shorter from Barcelona than from Bayern [Munich].”

He also compared his joining Barcelona to being a kid with new toys.

“It’s like having new toys and playing with them,” he said. “From my first days in Barcelona I felt I was in the right place at the right time. I feel very comfortable, not only because of the club, but also because of the atmosphere.

“My teammates, staff… everyone treats me well. Everything makes me feel very privileged. To always have the opportunity to be at clubs like this is an added value not only for the coming months and years, but for the rest of my life.

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“My move to Barcelona gave me a boost. It boosted my self-esteem. I knew that I had to be a difference maker in terms of results and I’m not afraid of this role. I feel very proud of myself.

“The young players are well informed, willing to talk and not shy to ask anything. I share my knowledge and experience with them.”

Speaking about the 2-0 defeat to Bayern, the Polish forward said the match was a lesson he and his teammates had learned from and insisted they deserved something from the match.

“The game against Bayern was a lesson for us,” he said. “Before the game we didn’t expect to be able to impose our style and create a lot of chances. This game showed that we can do that and create chances in difficult games. We deserved to win, or at least draw.”

Lewandowski was also quizzed about his growing relationship with the Barcelona fans to which he replied that they’ve made him feel like he’s been at the club for years.

“I didn’t expect the Barcelona fans to start singing for me at the Camp Nou. It makes me feel like I’ve been at Barcelona for a long time,” he added.

Poland kick off their international break with a Nations League tie against the Netherlands on the 22nd of September.  Lewandowski will be looking to carry his fine club form into the national team as well.

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