Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller believes Robert Lewandowski can prove he is better than Barcelona's Lionel Messi in next week's Champions League last-eight tie.
Lewandowski has been in the form of his career this season, netting 53 goals in just 44 games in all competitions for the German champions - and scored twice Bayern's 4-1 Champions League win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Barcelona captain Messi also scored in the Champions League on Saturday night with a sensational solo goal, as the Catalans beat Napoli 4-1 on aggregate to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final contest against the Bundesliga giants.
When Mueller was asked whether Lewandowski is the best all-round attacker in the world right now, he said: 'We'll see that on Friday. Lewy will have to answer this question.
'Messi also played very well today. But it's up to Lewy and us to answer this question in Lewy's favour on Friday.'
Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick was also delighted with Lewandowski's contributions in the win over Chelsea, describing the Polish forward as a vital component of his side.
The head coach said: 'We would not mind if he continued like this. He showed again today how important he is for us.
'He not only scored two goals, but also assisted two goals. We are very happy that we have him in our team.'
Winning the Champions League would cap off a brilliant season for Bayern Munich, who have already lifted the Bundesliga and German Cup trophies this term.
It is a different story for Messi's Barcelona, who failed to win a domestic trophy during the 2019-20 after conceding the league title to rivals Real Madrid and being knocked out of the Copa Del Rey by Athletic Bilbao in February.
Despite this disappointment, Mueller says the La Liga side should not be underestimated by Bayern ahead of the last-eight contest on Friday.
Mueller added: 'Barca may not have won the Spanish championship and they have certainly revealed some problems.
But anything can happen in these knockout games. Any run can end there if you have a bad day.'
Athuljr
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NEVER EVER COMPARE A GOAL SCORER WITH A COMPLETE FOOTBALLER
sufyrumu
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I can Understand that Joker Muller is making silly jokes.π
camenptu
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These type of comments charges Messi to prove why he's an alien in matches. Messi is going to destroy Bayern trust me!
jaymohkabue
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so Muller thinks Barcelona is like Chelsea π€they will pay for it..in messi we trust
Harsh9
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He is Correct...""RIGHT NOW"" Lewandowski is Better than Messi...""RIGHT NOW""...
leomessi123barcelona
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vidal: wait wait messi muller says lewandoski is better than you. Dembele: who is lewandoski? Messi and vidal ππππππππππππππππππππππ
mihbcdimu
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He is Correct...""RIGHT NOW"" Lewandowski is Better than Messi...""RIGHT NOW""...
put lewandowski in this Barca team, then put Messi in this Bayern team. let's see if you change your mind
Athuljr
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NEVER EVER COMPARE A GOAL SCORER WITH A COMPLETE FOOTBALLER
yeah, against a struggling Chelsea ! .. i dont defame him , he is one of the best strikers right now ! But you just cant compare him with a player who plays as an attacking midfielder, creating chances , scoring and assisting regularly, very good in set pieces, vision , helps in defending. .. literally doing everything for his team !
MastermindβοΈ
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NEVER EVER COMPARE A GOAL SCORER WITH A COMPLETE FOOTBALLER
He scored two goals and assisted two goals in same game....now tell me the definition of your complete
Nyatex
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He is Correct...""RIGHT NOW"" Lewandowski is Better than Messi...""RIGHT NOW""...
he is not ,, Lewa is scoring only ,, but messi is scoring ,assisting and creating chances
ItalianPasta007
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vidal: wait wait messi muller says lewandoski is better than you. Dembele: who is lewandoski? Messi and vidal ππππππππππππππππππππππ
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Dembele doesn't know who is Lewandowski because he spent the whole season in hospital[Crylaugh]
cby10
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vidal: wait wait messi muller says lewandoski is better than you. Dembele: who is lewandoski? Messi and vidal ππππππππππππππππππππππ
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Muller to Dembele : Get yourself updated boy.
jaymohkabue
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so Muller thinks Barcelona is like Chelsea π€they will pay for it..in messi we trust
even if barca aren't in their best form I'll still support them simply because of our GOAT
Niucmorstz
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He is Correct...""RIGHT NOW"" Lewandowski is Better than Messi...""RIGHT NOW""...
I agree I'm a Messi fan but this year Lewandoski has been phenomenal....He deserves Ballon D'or...I mean Messi is always in very good form but Lewy this year has won more so u just have to appreciate that..
Aleksy_VanOostrum
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vidal: wait wait messi muller says lewandoski is better than you. Dembele: who is lewandoski? Messi and vidal ππππππππππππππππππππππ
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Sorry to interrupt but what is Dembele doing here? I though he was sold to China by spurs [Crylaugh] Also who is Messi? Is it a brand new type of pizza?[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Harsh9
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NEVER EVER COMPARE A GOAL SCORER WITH A COMPLETE FOOTBALLER
So As per You what's a Complete Player..???
Nabin66
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so Muller thinks Barcelona is like Chelsea π€they will pay for it..in messi we trust
when you can't win and thinks they will loose too