Robert Lewandowski: 'I Don't Want To Be Compared With Benzema'

Speaking to ESPN FC, Robert Lewandowski said: "Karim Benzema is an amazing player, he showed that in the last Champions League season; what he did during the games against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea or Manchester City.

"He's been 10 or even 12 years in La Liga. He knows this league a lot. Even in the Champions League, he showed that he's one of the best players, and I think that is very nice to see so many good strikers in La Liga.

"For sure that will be more interesting for the fans. For me, I didn't want to compare with him because for me it will be something new, and I accept this, but for him, he's already here [in Spain] for many years."

Lewandowski will be leading Barcelona's attack next season with Xavi's side looking to take the La Liga title away from Real Madrid.

Last season, the Poland international scored 50 goals in 46 games across all competitions. Benzema, meanwhile, scored 44 in 46 games for Madrid.

Source: ESPN FC