US EditionMbappé faces Haaland in Champions League appetizer for World Cup. Troubled Liverpool goes to Inter
Mbappé leads as top scorer and Haaland chases double-digit goals in their third Champions League meeting this season at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- On Tuesday at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland face off in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match as Real Madrid hosts Manchester City.
- UEFA planned the slot on Tuesday with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff amid a busy midweek Champions League slate including Liverpool vs Inter Milan and Bayern Munich vs Sporting Lisbon.
- Mbappé leads the scoring race with four goals at Olympiakos last month and needs one more to reach 10, while Erling Haaland has five goals this campaign and drew attention with his 'Zen' goal celebration.
- The outcome will shape qualification hopes as Real Madrid begins the week on 12 points, two ahead of Manchester City in ninth, both vying for a top-24 finish and knockout stage starting in February.
- Their meetings date back to February 2020, with Real Madrid and Manchester City meeting in knockout rounds across recent seasons, highlighting a recurring rivalry.
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Mbappe face Haaland in UCL showdown
Real Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappe at his magical best on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City and unstoppable striker Erling Haaland. After just two victories in seven matches, fractures have emerged in Xabi Alonso's Madrid project, with some Spanish media reporting a defeat against City could lead to a premature dismissal. So often this season Madrid have underwhelmed but been rescued by Mbapp…
Erling Haaland has been in incredible form in recent seasons, fuelled by Manchester City's excellent performances. The Norwegian striker continues to make history with his goals and ability to decide matches, but he will soon face a very interesting challenge. The next match promises to be a spectacle, as this Wednesday at the "Santiago Bernabeu" the great duel of modern football will return: Kylian Mbappe versus Erling Haaland. Real Madrid and …
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