Pichichi Trophy Race Heats Up: Kylian Mbappe vs Robert Lewandowski – Who Has Better Chances of Winning?

With Just Three League Games Left, the La Liga Top Scorer Title Hangs in Balance.

La Liga’s golden boot race is reaching its climax with only three matches left in the league to be played for all teams. Table toppers’ golden boys Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski are going head-to-head for the prestigious Pichichi Trophy. With very limited games left to be played, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Lewandowski was comfortably leading the race before he sustained a hamstring issue last month. Then, Mbappe’s hat-trick in the recent El Clasico pushed him to the top of the scoring charts with 27 goals. Thus, surpassing Lewandowski who remains at 25 goals. Both stars are now entering a crucial run-in that could define their individual seasons.

🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé is currently the Pichichi of La Liga with 27 goals, two more than Lewandowski. pic.twitter.com/fjjDHmclyR
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 11, 2025

Who is Leading the Pichichi Race?

Following a decisive El Clasico performance, Mbappe now leads with 27 goals in 31 matches. His clinical display against Barcelona included a cool penalty and a rapid follow-up strike. Then, ending the game with another striker, completing a hat-trick. Lewandowski, meanwhile, missed the same match due to fitness concerns. This has left him at 25 goals in the same number of appearances.

Who Has Better Chances of Winning the Pichichi Trophy?

Both Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski are neck-to-neck in the Pichichi race. Here’s an analysis on who has the better chances of winning the prestigious award this season –

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Kylian Mbappe

In the remaining games, Mbappe’s Real Madrid side will play Mallorca and Real Sociedad at home, along with an away trip to Sevilla. All three teams have allowed a fair number of goals this season. Sevilla’s inconsistent defense and Sociedad’s recent injury concerns might offer Mbappe the best chances to extend his lead. The French striker is also in strong form. He has evidently rediscovered his scoring touch in recent weeks.

Robert Lewandowski

Lewandowski will face tougher defensive opposition in Barcelona’s remaining games. La Blaugrana will travel to Espanyol and Athletic Club and host Villarreal to end the season. The two away sides have strong home records. Athletic in particular have been resilient at home and at their defense. They’ve only allowed 26 goals throughout the season.

That number is 10 less than the Catalan side at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Espanyol are battling relegation, likely making them a tough nut to crack. Villareal will be the only easy target with a leaky defense. That said, Lewandowski is on 99 goals for Barcelona, and reaching a century could fuel his motivation.

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Despite these factors, the race remains wide open. Much will depend on whether both players feature in the remaining games or not. Especially considering the fact that the La Liga title could be decided as early as this week. Barcelona will face Espanyol on the road and Madrid will face Mallorca at home.

Either a win for Barcelona or a loss for Real Madrid would see the league title crowned to the Catalan side. If that happens, either team could rest key players in the final fixtures. So, the outcome of the Pichichi race may ultimately hinge not just on goals—but on minutes played.

Kylian Mbappe vs Robert Lewandowski Pichichi Race Betting Odds

Odds via – Bet365

Kylian Mbappe: 4/1
Robert Lewandowski: 1/4

Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe

La Liga

Pichichi Trophy

Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski

Moumita Dutta

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.