Erling Haaland continues to make waves in Champions LeagueAnd his remarkable texture shows no signs of slowing down. With a stag toward Real MadridThe Manchester City star has reached another milestone in Europe’s most prestigious competition.
Although Real Madrid pushed forward and created more opportunities, City made most of its chances. A lobby passport from Jack Grealish found the defender About GVVIOLAs an expert, the ball controlled with the chest and delivered the ball to Haaland. The Norwegian striker then finished the game with a clinical strike over Thibaut Courtois. After a card was -control for Offside, the goal was confirmed as legitimate.
Real Madrid leveled through Kylian Mbappe, but in the 76th minute Phil Foden won a penalty for City. Haaland got up to take it and in the 80th minute completed his stag and put back his team in the lead.
With its goal against Real Madrid, Haaland joined an exclusive group as the 10th top score in the Champions League. Manchester City forward now has 49 goals and exceeds legends Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andriy Shevchenkothat has 48.
This goal not only raises Haaland to the top 10, but it also emphasizes his remarkable texture. He has now scored 49 goals in just 48 Champions League performancesWhile they also contribute 5 assists.
Erling Haaland is breaking his curse against Real Madrid
Although Haaland has been in top form with Manchester City, a challenge remained: Points against Real Madrid. In his fifth meeting with The whitesHaaland finally found the back of the net.
His first two meetings came in 2022-23 Champions League SemifinalWhere City won 5-1 on aggregates, but Haaland failed to score. The next two meetings came in 2023-24 quarter finalsWhere City drew 4-4 on aggregates, but Real Madrid advanced on penalties.
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