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‘It’s a nice number’ - Lewandowski thrilled to join Messi and Ronaldo in Champions League 100 club

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski was understandably delighted after bagging a brace in Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Brest.

Lewandowski’s first goal from the penalty spot saw him hit his 100th Champions League goal, joining a club that contains only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Poland striker was thrilled at achieving the landmark

“I’m very happy, delighted. It’s a nice figure. Years ago I didn’t think I could score more than 100 goals in the Champions League,” he said afterwards.

“Sometimes we played slowly, but with patience we were able to score two more goals in the second half.