Erling Haaland vs RB Leipzig

Haaland’s second goal of the match was a historic moment, as he now has 31 Champions League goals to his name. This is an incredible feat, achieved in just 25 games, making him the youngest player ever to reach the 30-goal milestone in the competition. In addition, he has outperformed some of the biggest names in football, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe, to become the quickest player to reach 30 goals in Europe’s premier competition.

Haaland’s outstanding record in the Champions League is not the only one he has broken, as he also set a new record for his club by becoming their most prolific scorer in a single season, netting an impressive 38 goals across all competitions, surpassing Tommy Johnson’s previous record set nearly a century ago in 1928-29. Haaland continued to shine in the match, scoring two more goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, following his first-half hat-trick.

Haaland was eventually substituted in the 62nd minute, providing relief for the Leipzig side and putting an end to his impressive run. Nevertheless, Manchester City secured a resounding 7-0 victory on the night, and 8-1 on aggregate, with Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne also adding to the scoreline.

Haaland’s exceptional performance has not only secured Manchester City’s place in the quarter-finals but has also established him as the top scorer against Leipzig, having now scored ten goals against them, a remarkable achievement.