According to the latest transfer news and rumours, Lewandowski is seeking a move away from Bayern Munich. He tells his agent Pini Zahavi to make a move for Real Madrid according to reports from Spain.
The Spanish outlet AS has claimed that Robert Lewandowski has informed his agent of the desired transfer to Madrid, with the hopes of heading to the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.
Lewandowski is still in top form this season, scoring 25 goals in 23 games for Bayern Munich. However, he also missed out by a small margin in winning the Ballon d'Or, which went to PSG's Lionel Messi.
With the latest transfer news and rumours roaming around, Erling Haaland is also under the radar of other top clubs. Erling Haaland has been linked with a move to Los Blancos but the Norwegian will be very difficult to lure to the Spanish with Manchester City and PSG both will go head-to-head to sign him up.
Next season will present us with an interesting transfer window and Los Blancos should finally land Kylian Mbappe from PSG. Or will it be Bayern's superstar Robert Lewandowski and also Earling Haaland on the cards too.
The European Golden Boot or European Golden Shoe is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in league matches in the top divisions of European football. First awarded in 1968, this prestigious honour is judged on a points-based system.
The winner is not simply the player with the most goals in the season. There is a weighting system where the goals scored in the top-ranked leagues are worth more. Players from the five highest ranked leagues according to UEFA (based on results of each league's clubs in European competition over the previous five seasons) get 2 points per scored goal, leagues ranked 6-22 get 1.5 points per goal and the remaining leagues get 1 point per goal.
The top five ranked leagues in 2022 were Germany, Spain, England, Italy, and France. The winners usually come from the top-ranked leagues.
Historical Overview
Between 1968 and 1991, the award was given by L'Équipe to the highest goalscorer in any European league. Between 1991 and 1996 there were no official awards given to the top goal scorers, but the leading goalscorer for those years have since been recognized.
Since the 1996–97 season, the award, given by European Sports Media, has used a weighted points system.
Most Golden Boots win
Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Boot a record six times (2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). The next closest is Cristiano Ronaldo with four (2007-08, 2010-11, 2013-14, 2014-15).
Let's take a look at the most Golden Boots win in football history.
Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race?
Kylian Mbappe is leading the race for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot. However, players like Viktor Gyökeres, Mohamed Salah and a few others are also in race.
The European leagues are up and running and we have already witnessed some great encounters between the top European teams. The hunt to win the European Golden Boot is also taking shape for the 2024-25 season.
Some big names from the Top five European leagues are already in full swing and they are scoring loads of goals to clinch the coveted annual award for the highest goalscorer in Europe. However, some young and talented players have enlisted themselves in the charts as well; even from outside of the top five European leagues.
Sportzpoint brings you all the details about the leading goalscorers in the top five European leagues, details of the UEFA League ranking, and the leading goalscorers competing for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot.
The European Golden Boot Race
Bayern forward Harry Kane won the 2023-24 Golden Boot. (Image Credit | SuperSport))
The Golden Boot is awarded by European Sports Media (ESM) which is a unified association of Football Magazine publications such as Marca, Kicker, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Frankfurter AZ, etc. They took over since 1996-97 season and started a new ranking system based on the position of the league for the respective players.
The UEFA coefficient ranking is considered a measure for weighting points, with the principle being to acknowledge players who score in leagues of higher quality according to rankings, which makes it tougher to find the back of the net.
The number of goals scored in the top five leagues of Europe are counted with a multiplier of two, while those from leagues ranked six to 21 receive a 1.5 multiplier, and goals from all other leagues are counted as one.
This is how the points system works.
⚽️🏆 Players with the Most European Golden Boot Wins:
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi: 6 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: 4 🇺🇾 Luis Suarez: 2 🇫🇷 Thierry Henry: 2 🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski: 2
The Ultimate European Golden Boot Race (Among the top 10 European Leagues according to UEFA coefficient rankings)
Considering the players from the top 10 European leagues in this list, this is what the current race of chasing the 2024-25 European Golden Boot looks like:
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 2nd leg: Inter knocks out Barcelona by 4-3 in a Champions League classic
Read the highlights of the Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 2nd leg match as Inter knocked out Barcelona by 4-3 to qualify for the final.
Hello and welcome to another grand evening of UEFA Champions League football. This is Koushik Biswas, with the third final night of the Champions League this season.
Tonight, we will be bringing you LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary of the Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 2nd leg match at the San Siro.
Barcelona and Inter played out a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Barcelona last week. Inter Milan are looking to win the Champions League after 15 years, whereas Barcelona are looking for their first one since 2015.
So, both teams have everything to play for, and we can expect nothing but a Champions League classic tonight. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
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LIVE Updates
May 6, 2025, 6:53 PM
Final Score
May 6, 2025, 9:57 PM
Final verdict!
It was a hell of a game. Inter kept on coming back, and so did Barcelona.
But in the end, I feel it was Yann Sommer who made the difference for Inter Milan.
Yamal was just incredible, but Sommer was better.
Inter will head to Munich for the final. Who will they face?
We will get to know that tomorrow!
Until then, good night and thanks for staying with us.
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025, 9:02 PM
92' | Yellow card
Augsto gets the yellow card for a foul on Yamal.
May 6, 2025, 9:00 PM
91' | First half of extra time starts
Inter start the first half of the extra time.
May 6, 2025, 8:57 PM
We are into extra time!
We will have 30 more minutes of intense battle to see who will go to the final.
May 6, 2025, 8:57 PM
90+5' | Sommer makes the save
Yamal tries to toe poke the ball and Sommer makes the save. He could have get the penalty if he would have gone down
May 6, 2025, 8:55 PM
90+4' | Accceeerrrrrbbiiiiiii | INT 3-3 FCB (6-6)
Top-class finish from 36-year-old Acerbi.
His first European goal was from him. And, what a time to score that goal.
Yellow card for him for taking off his shirt.
Inter Milan 3-3 FC Barcelona (6-6)
May 6, 2025, 8:53 PM
90+3' | Yamal hits the woodwork
Yamal with a powerful shot from the left of the box, hits the woodwork.
May 6, 2025, 8:52 PM
90+1' | Change for Barcelona
In: Lewandowski
Out: Ferran
May 6, 2025, 8:51 PM
5 minutes added
5 minutes added to the final 90 minutes of time.
May 6, 2025, 8:51 PM
What a season for Raphinha
21 - Raphinha has now equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's competition record from 2013-14 of 21 goal involvements in a single UEFA Champions League campaign (13 goals, 8 assists). Ballon. #INTBARpic.twitter.com/fc6Sf6SbZW
"It's difficult to handle him, we will try to limit the ball getting to him but it is impossible. He will be doubled, but we know he is very dangerous. He thinks so quickly, it's unbelievable."
May 6, 2025, 5:06 PM
Flick on missing Kounde and Balde!
"We can't change anything in terms of injuries. I'm not happy about it, but we can't change it. We have players who can play in those [full-back] positions. Balde and Jules [Koundé] are important for us, but we have Gerard [Martín], Héctor [Fort] and Ronald [Araújo], all of whom are capable of playing in that position."
May 6, 2025, 5:01 PM
Do you know?
Inter have gone 972 days without losing a Champions League home game, their last defeat was on September 7, 2022!
The first leg of the semi-final was one of the Champions League classics with a 3-3 result at the Lluís Companys.
Marcus Thuram scored the fastest goal of Champions League semi-final history with a 30-second goal in the game. In the 21st minute, Dumfries then extended the lead for Inter Milan.
But, Barcelona came back three minutes later with a stunning curling goal from Lamine Yamal. In the 38th minute, Ferran Torres scored again for Barcelona to make it 2-2.
However, Inter Milan were ready to strike back in the second half as Dumfries scored his second to hand Inter the lead, again.
But again, Barcelona came back two minutes later with a third goal from Raphinha, which was later confirmed to be an own goal by Inter goalkeeper Sommer.
Inter nearly won the tie if not Dumfries had been found an inch offside before scoring what could have been a well-deserved hat-trick for him.
We have everything to play for in the second leg. But Inter have not lost a home game in the UCL this season. Can Barcelona break that record?
May 6, 2025, 11:06 AM
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona: Last Meetings
Season
Competition
Venue
Date
Result
24/25
UEFA Champions League
Lluís Companys
31.4.2025
3:3
22/23
UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou
12.10.2022
3:3
22/23
UEFA Champions League
San Siro
04.10.2022
1:0 (Inter)
19/20
UEFA Champions League
San Siro
10.12.2019
1:2 (Barcelona)
19/20
UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou
02.10.2019
2:1 (Barcelona)
18/19
UEFA Champions League
San Siro
06.11.2018
1:1
18/19
UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou
24.10.2018
2:0 (Barcelona)
May 6, 2025, 11:05 AM
Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Head-to-head stats
In the 13 matches between these two sides, FC Barcelona have dominated the Italian side with a 6 to 2 win ratio. The remaining 5 games have been drawn. A total of 33 goals have been scored in the matches between these two teams.
Team
Wins
Draws
Goals Scored
Barcelona
6
5
20
Inter Milan
2
5
13
May 6, 2025, 11:02 AM
Tonight's Venue | San Siro
May 6, 2025, 11:01 AM
How to watch the match?
Indian football fans can watch the match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV App and Website with a paid subscription.
May 6, 2025, 11:00 AM
Match Details
Match: Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, semi-final, 2nd leg
Hansi Flick announced FC Barcelona's squad for the Inter vs Barcelona UCL semi-final second leg match at the San Siro, tomorrow. Barcelona's top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, returned to the squad after missing the first leg due to injury.
Lewandowski got injured against Celta Vigo on 19 April, and after spending two weeks in rehab, the Polish striker was given the green signal after Sunday's training session.
However, Alejandro Balde, another youngster on the rise for Barcelona, could not be fit for the tie. Balde has a hamstring injury, and the team management does not want to risk him in the second leg.
If Barcelona can make it to the Champions League final in Munich, the team wants him to be ready for that. Along with Balde, Jules Kounde, who had featured in every game for Barcelona this season, has already been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final: Barcelona qualify for the semis after six years despite losing the second leg
Catch the highlights of the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final second leg match as Barcelona qualified for the semi-final after six years despite losing the winning streak.
Welcome everyone to another fantastic day of UEFA Champions League football. This is Koushik Biswas, your host for tonight, who will bring you all the LIVE updates, buildup, stats and news of the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final second leg match.
FC Barcelona are leading by 4-0 after the first leg and they will be confident to qualify for the Champions League semi-final first time since 2019.
But, with an unpredictable team like Borussia Dortmund at their own turf, in front of their yellow wall, anything can happen.
So, stay tuned as I bring you all the LIVE updates of this exciting leg of Champions League football from the web desk. Enjoy the coverage.
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LIVE Updates
Apr 15, 2025, 7:05 PM
Final Score
Apr 15, 2025, 9:19 PM
Final verdict
Not a great night for FC Barcelona as a team but they got what they wanted. They reach the Champions League semi-final for the first time since 2019.
Despite a hat-trick from Guirassy, who now has 12 goals in this seaons's Champions League, Dortmund could not recover the defeat in Barcelona in frist leg.
This game proved that Barcelona are not invincible; they can be beaten. This is Hansi Flick's team's first defeat in 2025 but they would love to forget this match and move on to the next one.
The treble dream is on for them.
Barcelona will face either of Inter Milan or FC Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
We will see you in the semis. Till then, take care and good night. Thank You.
Apr 15, 2025, 9:14 PM
Gave it their all!
🇩🇪 | Gave it their all!
• Most shots on target by any team against Barcelona in a #UCL match over the last five seasons (11)
• Most xG accumulated by any team against Barcelona in a #UCL/LaLiga match over the last three seasons (3.85)
Guirassy gets his BRACE McGinn tied it up Barcelona got one back through an own goal Konsa gives Villa the lead, now they only need one to tie it up pic.twitter.com/Ne4FtoOkxC
5 - No team from the top five European leagues has benefited from more own goals than FC Barcelona this season in all competitions (Como also five). Percussion. pic.twitter.com/9IEzVWwrYW
A huge chance for Fermin again. But, he skyed the ball up from close range and wasted the chance.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:23 PM
62' | Fermin misses the target
Fermin Lopez missed the chance as Barcelona now look far better side with Pedri in the middle.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:21 PM
59' | Beier misses the chance
De Jong gave away the ball and that handed Beier a chance to go deep with the ball and go for a shot from right.
He hit the sidenet though.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:19 PM
59' | Change for Barcelona
In: Pedri
Out: Gavi
Apr 15, 2025, 8:17 PM
56' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Nmecha for a foul on Gavi.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:16 PM
54' | OWN GOAL FROM DORTMUND | BVB 2-1 BAR (2-5 agg)
Fermin Lopez with a quick, low cross from right. Though it was meant for Lewandowski, Bensebaini tried to block the cross and unfortunately, sent the ball inisde the goal.
Dortmund 2-1 Barcelona (2-5 agg)
Apr 15, 2025, 8:14 PM
51' | Easy save for Kobel
First shot on target for Barcelona.
Araujo's timid attempt is saved by Kobel.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:11 PM
49' | Goal from Guirassy | BVB 2-0 BAR (2-4 agg)
A deep corner from Gross and Bensebaini headed the ball towards the goal from far post. Guirassy just had to head the ball inside for his second of the night.
Dortmund 2-0 Barcelona (2-4 agg)
Apr 15, 2025, 8:09 PM
48' | Double save
Double save from Szczęsny. He first denied Adeyemi with his left foot and then he stopped Gorss' attempt.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:07 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | BVB 1-0 BAR (1-4 agg)
Barcelona will be the happier one to listen the whistle. They have looked shaky and rusty.
Dortmund would have liked one more goal in the first half but they kept on producing chances the entire half.
Will we see changes from Barcelona? Surely, we will see more speed and tactical changes from Flick.
Great ball play from Gavi and Lewandowski to find Raphinha at the edge of the box, making a run with the ball.
However, after a poor touch, he lost the ball.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:34 PM
30' | Save from Szczęsny
Raphinha concedded the free-kick from the edge of the box. Gross took the free-kick and Beier's header went straight to Szczęsny. Althogh he was alredy offside.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:30 PM
27' | Chance for Barcelona
Chance for Barcelona to find the net. But, Lewandowski's pass to Fermin Lopez found him in an offside position.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:29 PM
25' | Barcelona settling down
Barcelona are settling down after a very shaky first 25 minutes.
Raphina and Lamine Yamal looked in postion now. But, still, Lamine has not looked at his best though.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:26 PM
In case you missed the celebration
Apr 15, 2025, 7:24 PM
20' | Save from Szczęsny
Bensebaini did well there jump highest and win the ball off a corner from the left. End the end it was an easy grab for Szczęsny.
Playing XI: W. Szczęsny, J. Koundé, R. Araújo, P. Cubarsí, G. Martín, F. de Jong, Gavi, L. Yamal, F. López, Raphinha, R. Lewandowski.
Subs: Iñaki Peña, Diego Kochen, Iñigo Martínez, Andreas Christensen, Eric García, Hector Fort, Pedri, Pablo Torre, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor.
Apr 15, 2025, 6:02 PM
Dortmund | Lineups
Playing XI: Gregor Kobel, Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha, Dennis Svensson, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy.
In Champions League history, Dortmund have not defeated Barcelona so far in their history.
In the 4 matches played between these two clubs, Barcelona won thrice. while one match was drawn.
Statistic
B. Dortmund
Barcelona
Wins
0
3
Draws
1
Goals
3
10
Apr 15, 2025, 9:31 AM
Tonight's Venue | BVB Stadion Dortmund
The BVB Stadion Dortmund is the largest football stadium in Germany and the sixth largest in Europe. This is also the third largest football stadium to host top flight European football matches after Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 15, 2025, 9:26 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channel.
They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV App and Website with paid subscription.
Apr 15, 2025, 9:25 AM
Match Details
Match: Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final, second leg