Erling Haaland bagged a brace as Manchester City fell to a 4-2 defeat to PSG in their UEFA Champions League league phase match last night. There is no doubt that Haaland will be disappointed to see his team lose an enthralling battle at the Etihad Stadium. However, Haaland set two new records last night as his strong start to the new season continued. Although Haaland bagged a brace last night, he did miss several chances against PSG. You do sense that someone is going to be on the end of four or five goals from Haaland at some point in the near future.
Erling Haaland became the top scorer for Manchester City in the Champions League last night and also eclipsed a Lionel Messi record.
Last night, Erling Haaland became the leading scorer for Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Haaland was level with Sergio Aguero on 36 Champions League goals for City. When Haaland pulled a goal back for Enzo Maresca’s side in the 53rd minute with a quite brilliant header, he claimed the title of Manchester City’s top scorer in the Champions League. Haaland added another goal in the 75th minute to take his tally to 38 Champions League goals for Manchester City. Erling Haaland has now scored 38 goals in 41 Champions League appearances for City which is an absurd record in itself.
Also, Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 60 goals in the Champions League. Haaland has taken 60 games to reach that landmark. That eclipses the record which was previously held by Lionel Messi. Messi took 80 matches to score 60 Champions League goals.
Erling Haaland has been in strong form to begin this season, but you do sense that he has another gear to go up to.
So far this season, Erling Haaland has scored 10 goals in nine appearances in all competitions. After failing to hit the back of the net in Manchester City’s opening weekend win over Bournemouth, Haaland has now scored 10 goals in his past seven matches. He has hit the ground running to begin the season but you do sense that Haaland may have another gear to click into.
Erling Haaland bagged a brace last night against PSG. However, he also hit the crossbar and saw one chance late on fall safely into the arms of PSG keeper Matvey Safonov. On another night, Manchester City’s number nine could have scored four or five. The scary prospect for Manchester City’s opponents is that at some point, Haaland will put every chance that comes his way in a match away. When that occurs is anyone’s guess. But it will more than likely happen at some point this season. That is the other gear Haaland has to reach ad his overall play so far this season has been nothing short of superb.
Erling Haaland now stands alone as Manchester City’s all-time leader in the UEFA Champions League. Also, Haaland is now the quickest player to score 60 goals in Europe’s premier club competition. Haaland deserves all of the plaudits for his record-breaking feats. However, you do sense that he has another gear to go up this season, which means he may be an even more dangerous proposition for Manchester City’s opponents than he already is.