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'I was always happy to compete with him' - Lewandowski names Ramos as toughest opponent

Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski has revealed who he believes to be his toughest ever opponent.

Over the years, the Polish striker has come up against the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Gerard Pique and Jerome Boateng, but has claimed none of those are the most difficult defender he has encountered.

Instead, the 31-year-old has said Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos has given him more bother than any other opponent.

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Speaking to Goal, Lewandowski said: "The toughest opponent? There are plenty of good defenders, but it has always been great to have duels against Sergio Ramos.