US EditionHaaland Sets New Champions League Scoring Benchmark but Still Far Behind Ronaldo
Erling Haaland broke the previous record by reaching 50 Champions League goals in 49 games, surpassing Ruud van Nistelrooy's 62-game mark, Manchester City said.
- On Thursday, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored the opener at the Etihad Stadium, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals in his 49th game during a 2-0 win over Napoli.
- Having joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Erling Haaland has scored 12 goals in seven appearances this season, including five for Norway last week, totaling 130 goals in 151 games.
- Statistics show other rapid scorers include Robert Lewandowski, who reached 50 in 77 games, and Kylian Mbappe in 79 matches; by comparison, Lionel Messi required 66 matches and Cristiano Ronaldo needed 91 appearances to hit similar milestones.
- Following the match, Guardiola praised Haaland, saying the numbers 'speak for itself' and suggesting he could chase Cristiano Ronaldo's 141 goals if he maintains this progression.
- Haaland's record places him among UEFA Champions League legends, surpassing several greats and prompting comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the post-Messi-Ronaldo era.
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Haaland obliterates scoring record as fastest player to 50 Champions League goals
Erling Haaland smashed another scoring record Thursday after racing to his 50th Champions League goal in Manchester City's 2-0 win over Napo... The post Haaland obliterates scoring record as fastest player to 50 Champions League goals appeared first on The Sports Cast.
Erling Haaland continues to write his name in the history of European football. The Norwegian attacker, now 25 years old, has reached the impressive 50-dollar brand in the League Championships in only 49 matches. This does not only demonstrate his extraordinary skill, but also the position among football giants, challenging memories set by legend... The post Erling Haaland can destroy until Christian Ronaldo appeared first on The Antagonist.
Manchester City won its entry into the Champions League on Thursday night, falling for the Etihad Stadium of Napoli on the score of 2-0. Maltreated at the beginning of the match, the Italian champion got complicated in this match with the premature expulsion of Di Lorenzo, from the 21st minute. After having caused this turning point of the match himself, Haaland went there from his goal before the hour of play (56th). His 50th goal already in th…
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