As the 2025 La Liga season reaches its climax, an intense battle is unfolding on two fronts—at the top of the table and in the race for the Pichichi trophy. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by just three points, and their star striker, Robert Lewandowski, edges Madrid's Kylian Mbappe by three goals in the scoring charts.

The Catalans prepare to host sixth-placed Real Betis on Saturday, while Real Madrid welcome relegation-threatened Valencia. With only a handful of matches left, every point and every goal could be decisive. Last weekend exemplified the relentless contest between the two forwards—Mbappe's brace secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Leganes, only for Lewandowski to respond with two goals of his own in a commanding 4-1 victory over Girona.

Lewandowski, 36, remains a relentless force, netting nine goals in his last nine league games. With 38 goals in 43 matches across all competitions, he continues to defy age-related doubts. "People talk about my age, but I've worked hard for years to stay at this level. I feel just as strong as before," he stated confidently.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick reaffirmed Lewandowski's commitment to team success. "He wants the Pichichi, but the most important thing is the team. He understands that," said Flick.

On the other hand, Mbappe, at 26, is carving out his own legacy at Madrid. His 33 goals in 46 appearances this season have drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo's debut campaign at the club. "It's special to match Ronaldo's numbers," admitted the French forward. With 12 league goals in 2025—more than any other player—he is determined to keep scoring.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Mbappe could follow in Ronaldo's footsteps. "He has the potential to be a legend," he remarked. And with Vinicius Junior promising to help his teammate claim the top scorer's crown, Madrid's attack will be relentless against a weakened Valencia side missing key defenders.

With only a few matches remaining, the race for both the title and the Pichichi remains wide open. Lewandowski and Mbappe will push each other to the limit, knowing that every goal could be the difference between glory and disappointment.